ARKANSAS FLOW REPORT

Last Updated: December 19, 2025

The state of Arkansas is currently experiencing significant variations in river and streamflow conditions that are of interest to water enthusiasts and local communities. Noteworthy is the White River at Batesville, which shows an abnormally high streamflow at 43,800 cubic feet per second (cfs), significantly above the normal flow rate (244.19% percent normal), potentially indicating flooding and affecting popular water trails and adjacent cities. Conversely, most other rivers in the state are experiencing lower than normal streamflow, such as the Ouachita River at Camden, flowing at 1,300 cfs, which is 87.01% below normal. Rivers such as the Saline River near Sheridan and Rye are also facing flow droughts, with streamflow percent normals at -93.81% and -94.62%, respectively, which could impact local ecosystems and water supply.

Among the rivers with notable changes in the last 24 hours, the Arkansas River at Ft. Smith has seen a large increase, rising by 260.73 cfs, although it remains 14.55% below normal flow. Despite these fluctuations, the Mammoth Spring at Mammoth Spring is one of the few locations with a positive deviation from normal flow, at 22.44% above normal. This report highlights the importance of monitoring streamflow changes, as they can have significant repercussions for recreational activities, water resource management, and potential flood risks in communities along these rivers, including those around Devalls Bluff, Mount Ida, Camden, and Batesville, as well as the regions surrounding whitewater attractions like the Buffalo River near St. Joe and Harriet.