Is the Buffalo River flooding?
The Buffalo River is tracked by 6 USGS streamgauges in Arkansas. This page compares each gauge’s live water level against its official National Weather Service flood stage, refreshed every 15 minutes, so you can tell whether the Buffalo River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 1 of 6 gauges have both a usable water-level reading and a published minor flood stage. Gauges without a published flood stage show water level and flow only. For nearby rivers, see all Arkansas river levels.
River facts
The longest-running gauge on this river is Buffalo River near St. Joe, AR. The highest level ever recorded there was 53.75 ft on 3 December 1982, carrying 158,000 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1915 (87 annual peaks). It is currently at 2.75 ft, 51.0 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo River near St. Joe, AR | No flooding | 2.75 ft | 27 ft | |
| Buffalo River at Carver Access near Hasty, AR | No current data | — | — | — |
| Buffalo River near Boxley, AR | No flood stage defined | 1.28 ft | — | |
| Buffalo River at Ponca, AR | No flood stage defined | 1.59 ft | — | |
| Buffalo River at Pruitt, AR | No flood stage defined | 2.78 ft | — | |
| Buffalo River near Harriet, AR | No flood stage defined | 3.23 ft | — |