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Current Buffalo River Levels

Recent flooding has significantly altered the riverbed around the Ponca Low-Water Bridge, causing deceptive gauge measurements at the Ponca Access.  RIVER LEVELS ARE MUCH LOWER THAN REPRESENTED.  Adjustments will need to be made by USGS in order for the gages to accurately report river level and floating conditions. Thank you for your patience as USGS works on this, as we know this web page is important to many, many people!

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
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15°
1.7 ft
Last Updated: January 07, 2025 4:52 AM Flow Rate: 60.8 CF/S
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15°
Ponca
Moderate, Ample Water for Floating
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17°
4.5 ft
Last Updated: January 07, 2025 4:52 AM Flow Rate: 99.6 CF/S
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17°
Pruitt
Moderate, Ample Water for Floating
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19°
4.4 ft
Last Updated: January 07, 2025 4:52 AM Flow Rate: 195 CF/S
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19°
Carver
Low but Floatable
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25°
7.4 ft
Last Updated: January 07, 2025 4:52 AM
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25°
St. Joe
Moderate, Ample Water for Floating
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21°
5.7 ft
Last Updated: January 07, 2025 4:52 AM Flow Rate: 1270 CF/S
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21°
Harriet
Moderate, Ample Water for Floating
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20°
5.6 ft
Last Updated: January 07, 2025 4:52 AM Flow Rate: 1780 CF/S
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20°
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