+84443.5 cfs (+43.65%) since yesterday
205.56% of Normal
•
39 Streamgauges
Total streamflow across the
Arkansas River
was last observed at
277,891
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
551,190
acre-ft of water today; about 206%
of normal.
River levels are high.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
135,188 cfs,
with recent peaks last observed
on
2019-05-28 when daily discharge volume was observed at
1,992,683 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the
Arkansas River At Ft. Smith
reporting a streamflow rate of 150,000 cfs.
However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the
Arkansas River Near Muskogee
with a gauge stage of 21.99 ft.
This river is monitored from 39 different streamgauging stations along the Arkansas River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 9,720 ft, the
Arkansas River Near Leadville.
Last Updated
2024-05-02
Streamflow
277,891.1 cfs
Percent of Normal
205.56%
Maximum
1,992,683.0 cfs
2019-05-28
About the arkansas river
The Arkansas River is a major tributary of the Mississippi River, stretching for 1,469 miles across the central United States. The river has played a significant role in the history of the region, serving as a vital transportation route for Native Americans and early settlers. Today, the Arkansas River is a major source of irrigation for crops and a popular destination for recreational activities such as fishing and boating. The river is managed by a series of reservoirs and dams, including the John Martin Dam, the Kaw Dam, and the Keystone Dam. These structures help to regulate water flow and provide hydroelectric power. Despite its importance, the Arkansas River faces ongoing challenges, including pollution and water scarcity, which threaten the river's ecological health and the communities that depend on it.