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Current Buffalo River Levels

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
78°
2.5 ft
Last Updated: June 12, 2026 9:12 PM Flow Rate: 96.4 CF/S
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78°
Ponca
Low but Floatable
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79°
4.1 ft
Last Updated: June 12, 2026 9:12 PM Flow Rate: 165 CF/S
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79°
Pruitt
Moderate, Ample Water for Floating
weather
79°
4.3 ft
Last Updated: June 12, 2026 9:12 PM Flow Rate: 287 CF/S
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79°
St. Joe
Moderate, Ample Water for Floating
weather
78°
4.8 ft
Last Updated: June 12, 2026 9:12 PM Flow Rate: 727 CF/S
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78°
Harriet
Moderate, Ample Water for Floating
weather
77°
4.8 ft
Last Updated: June 12, 2026 9:12 PM Flow Rate: 933 CF/S
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77°

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