Arkansas River

Streamflow Weather Hydrology
March 22 2023


Arkansas River Report


6720.017 ACRE-FT

-24610.0 cfs (-87.9%) today
4.22% of normal Very Low

Total streamflow across the Arkansas River was last observed at 3388 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 6720 acre-ft of water today; about 4% of normal. River levels are low and may signify a drought. Average streamflow for this time of year is 80257 cfs, with recent peaks last observed at 1,992,683 cfs on 2019-05-28.

Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the Arkansas River Near Muskogee reporting a streamflow rate of 1,700 cfs. This is also the deepest point on the Arkansas River, with a gage stage of 17.75 ft. This river is monitored from 39 different streamgauging stations along the Arkansas River, the highest being perched at an elevation of 9,720 ft, the Arkansas River Near Leadville.

The river is also a popular destination for whitewater enthusiasts, featuring river runs like Browns Canyon (Fisherman's Bridge to Stone Bridge), and Buena Vista Whitewater Park, a class II+ to III+ run. Compare streamflow levels for nearby paddling destinations on the interactive map .

Last Updated 2023-03-22
Streamflow 3,388.0 cfs
Percent Normal 4.22%
Maximum 1,992,683.0 cfs
2019-05-28

River Streamflow

Total discharge along the Arkansas River

Streamgage Levels

Location Streamflow River Stage 24hr Change (%) % Normal Minimum (cfs) Maximum (cfs) Air Temp Elevation
Arkansas River Near Leadville
USGS 07081200
324 cfs 4.36 ft -42.45
Arkansas River Below Empire Gulch Near Malta
USGS 07083710
89 cfs 2.99 ft 0
Arkansas River At Granite
USGS 07086000
145 cfs 2.57 ft 4.32
Arkansas River Below Granite
USGS 07087050
204 cfs 11.24 ft -4.67
Arkansas River Near Nathrop
USGS 07091200
339 cfs 3.93 ft 0
Arkansas River At Salida
USGS 07091500
318 cfs 2.75 ft 9.28
Arkansas River Near Wellsville
USGS 07093700
353 cfs 3.29 ft 7.62
Arkansas River At Parkdale
USGS 07094500
426 cfs 2.66 ft -1.16
Arkansas River At Canon City
USGS 07096000
404 cfs 5.62 ft 1.25
Arkansas River At Portland
USGS 07097000
332 cfs 1.45 ft -6.48
Arkansas River Above Pueblo
USGS 07099400
280 cfs 2.64 ft 46.6
Arkansas River At Moffat Street At Pueblo
USGS 07099970
130 cfs 8.16 ft -1.52
Arkansas River Tributary Above Hwy 227 At Pueblo
USGS 07099973
32 cfs 2.53 ft -1.85
Arkansas River Near Avondale
USGS 07109500
346 cfs 2.73 ft -3.35
Arkansas River Near Nepesta
USGS 07117000
338 cfs 12.84 ft -4.25
Arkansas River At Catlin Dam
USGS 07119700
145 cfs 10.51 ft 457.69
Arkansas River At La Junta
USGS 07123000
18 cfs 6.84 ft -52.02
Arkansas River At Las Animas
USGS 07124000
37 cfs 7.21 ft 8.5
Arkansas River Below John Martin Reservoir
USGS 07130500
1 cfs 0.69 ft 0
Arkansas River At Lamar
USGS 07133000
8 cfs 5.05 ft -4.76
Arkansas River Near Granada
USGS 07134180
24 cfs 4.95 ft -16.26
Arkansas R Nr Coolidge
USGS 07137500
39 cfs 2.43 ft -3.5
Arkansas R At Syracuse
USGS 07138000
34 cfs 3.7 ft -4.2
Arkansas R At Kendall
USGS 07138020
33 cfs 5.34 ft -2.11
Arkansas R At Deerfield
USGS 07138070
0 cfs 5.24 ft None
Arkansas R At Garden City
USGS 07139000
0 cfs 5.45 ft -99.74
Arkansas R Nr Larned
USGS 07141220
0 cfs 2.9 ft None
Arkansas R At Great Bend
USGS 07141300
4 cfs 0.6 ft 0
Arkansas R Nr Nickerson
USGS 07142680
50 cfs 8.75 ft 1.84
Arkansas R Nr Hutchinson
USGS 07143330
75 cfs 1.98 ft 1.63
Arkansas R Nr Maize
USGS 07143375
65 cfs 4.84 ft 0
Arkansas R At Wichita
USGS 07144300
112 cfs 2.74 ft 2.75
Arkansas R At Derby
USGS 07144550
157 cfs 0.82 ft 3.97
Arkansas R At Arkansas City
USGS 07146500
311 cfs 3.11 ft 3.32
Arkansas River At Ralston
USGS 07152500
262 cfs 3.13 ft 1.55
Arkansas River At Tulsa
USGS 07164500
592 cfs 1 ft 698.92
Arkansas River Near Haskell
USGS 07165570
490 cfs 1.79 ft -1.61
Arkansas River Near Muskogee
USGS 07194500
1700 cfs 17.75 ft -85.71
Arkansas River At Ft. Smith
USGS 07249455
1100 cfs 11.61 ft -95.53

Peak Annual Discharge

Arkansas River maximum total discharge

Seasonal Comparison

Year over year discharge


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