Lee Creek At Lee Creek Reservoir Near Van Buren Reservoir
As of July 26, 2026, Lee Creek At Lee Creek Reservoir Near Van Buren is holding 20 ft of water — 99% of normal storage for this date. Storage data refreshed throughout the day.
Lee Creek At Lee Creek Reservoir Near Van Buren
Lee Creek Reservoir is located near Van Buren, Arkansas and serves as a primary water source for the area. The history of the reservoir dates back to the 1920s when it was constructed as a water supply for the city. The reservoir is fed by Lee Creek, a major tributary of the Arkansas River. The hydrology of the area is influenced by the Ozark Mountains, which provide significant snowpack in the winter months. The reservoir is also fed by surface flow from tributaries in the surrounding area. Agriculture is a significant use of the area, with many farms utilizing irrigation from the reservoir. Recreation is also popular, with opportunities for boating, fishing, and camping available. The reservoir is an important resource for both the local community and the surrounding region.
Daily levels at Lee Creek At Lee Creek Reservoir Near Van Buren
Storage volume, pool elevation, and total release plotted from the operating agency's daily observations.
Gage height, ft
ft · code 00065
Precipitation, total, in
in · code 00045
Streamflow, ft³/s
ft3/s · code 00060
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Lee Creek At Lee Creek Reservoir Near Van Buren -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Lee Creek Near Short | 140 cfs | → |
| Arkansas River At Ft. Smith | 24,100 cfs | → |
| Lee Creek At Short | 103 cfs | → |
| Little Lee Creek Near Short | 1 cfs | → |
| James Fork Near Hackett | 5 cfs | → |
| Jack Creek Near Winfrey | 0 cfs | → |
About Lee Creek At Lee Creek Reservoir Near Van Buren
What is the water level at Lee Creek At Lee Creek Reservoir Near Van Buren Reservoir right now?
As of July 26, 2026, Lee Creek At Lee Creek Reservoir Near Van Buren Reservoir is holding 20 ft, about 99% of normal for this date. Pool elevation and the year-over-year trend are shown above.
Is Lee Creek At Lee Creek Reservoir Near Van Buren Reservoir high or low right now?
Compare the percent-of-normal figure on this page: above 100% means storage is higher than the historical average for the date (a wet year), below 100% means lower (a dry year or drought). The daily-levels chart shows the current trend.
Where does the data for Lee Creek At Lee Creek Reservoir Near Van Buren come from?
Daily storage, pool elevation, and release rates are sourced from USGS, USBR, and USACE monitoring stations. Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
Storage observations are updated daily by the operating agency. The 15-day weather forecast refreshes throughout the day. Snoflo caches and renders the most recent observation -- check the "as of" timestamp on the storage card.
What does the Hazard hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card below for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this reservoir, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.