Buffalo Outdoor Center

Current Buffalo River Levels

04/25/25 -We are floating Steel Creek to Kyles Landing.  You can learn more about floating the Buffalo National River here and be sure to reserve your canoe or kayak for spring in advance by clicking “book now” and selecting “boat rentals”.

BUFFALO NATIONAL RIVER
USGS GAGE KEY:
Black = Very Low  / Blue = Low / Green = Moderate / Yellow = High / Red = Flood Stage

Each gage is designed to reflect a specific river section’s unique gradient, so color
segments will differ in length between gauges.  River levels update @ every 5 minutes.
(Water levels based on USGS data)

 

 

Boxley
Very Low
weather
72°
2.0 ft
Last Updated: April 28, 2025 9:37 PM Flow Rate: 160 CF/S
weather
72°
Ponca
Low but Floatable
weather
73°
4.5 ft
Last Updated: April 28, 2025 9:37 PM Flow Rate: 192 CF/S
weather
73°
Pruitt
Moderate, Ample Water for Floating
weather
76°
4.8 ft
Last Updated: April 28, 2025 9:37 PM Flow Rate: 363 CF/S
weather
76°
Carver
Moderate, Ample Water for Floating
weather
77°
8.3 ft
Last Updated: April 28, 2025 9:37 PM
weather
77°
St. Joe
Moderate, Ample Water for Floating
weather
76°
6.6 ft
Last Updated: April 28, 2025 9:37 PM Flow Rate: 1980 CF/S
weather
76°
Harriet
High, Experienced Floaters
weather
75°
6.0 ft
Last Updated: April 28, 2025 9:37 PM Flow Rate: 2220 CF/S
weather
75°

Order a map for the Buffalo National River in Arkansas from Buffalo Outdoor Center in Ponca.

explore