Buffalo River near St. Joe, AR
Is Buffalo River near St. Joe, AR flooding right now?
Buffalo River near St. Joe, AR measured 3.22 ft on 2026-11-11 13:45:00 UTC. That observation was 23.8 ft below its 27 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
3.22 ft
Streamflow
140 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 27 ft, with major flooding at 50 ft. The highest crest on record was 53.75 ft on Fri, Dec 3, 1982.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 20 ft | 16.8 ft below |
| Minor flood | 27 ft | 23.8 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 35 ft | 31.8 ft below |
| Major flood | 50 ft | 46.8 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 53.75 ft | 1982-12-03 |
| 50.5 ft | 1915-08-01 |
| 49.41 ft | 2008-03-19 |
| 46.51 ft | 2004-04-25 |
| 45.58 ft | 2015-12-28 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Calf Creek near Silver Hill, AR | 1.9 mi | Searcy County |
| Bear Creek near Silver Hill, AR | 3.5 mi | Searcy County |
| Buffalo River near Harriet, AR | 11.1 mi | Marion County |
| Richland Creek near Witts Spring, AR | 16.3 mi | Searcy County |
| Buffalo River at Carver Access near Hasty, AR | 16.5 mi | Newton County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.