+2344.0 cfs (+29.13%) since yesterday
143.32% of Normal
•
8 Streamgauges
Total streamflow across the
Buffalo River
was last observed at
10,390
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
20,608
acre-ft of water today; about 143%
of normal.
River levels are high.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
7,250 cfs,
with recent peaks last observed
on
2023-03-25 when daily discharge volume was observed at
92,230 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the
Buffalo River Near St. Joe
reporting a streamflow rate of 5,350 cfs.
This is also the highest stage along the Buffalo River, with a gauge stage of
9.42 ft at this location.
This river is monitored from 8 different streamgauging stations along the Buffalo River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 1,131 ft, the
Buffalo River Near Boxley.
Last Updated
2024-04-29
Streamflow
10,390.0 cfs
Percent of Normal
143.32%
Maximum
92,230.0 cfs
2023-03-25
About the buffalo river
The Buffalo River is a 153-mile-long waterway located in northern Arkansas. It was designated as America's first national river in 1972. The river was once used as a major transportation route for timber and agricultural products in the 19th and early 20th centuries. The hydrology of the river is fed by many springs and tributaries, and it eventually flows into the White River. There are two reservoirs located along the Buffalo River: the Buffalo National River Reservoir and the Bull Shoals Lake Reservoir. The Buffalo National River Reservoir was created by the construction of the Buffalo Point Dam and serves as a popular recreational area for activities such as kayaking, fishing, and camping. The Bull Shoals Lake Reservoir is a much larger reservoir and is primarily used for flood control and electricity generation. The Buffalo River also supports a variety of agriculture, including cattle farming and timber harvesting.
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