Arkansas River Levels

April 26 2024

48,991 ACRE-FT

Discharge Volume Today

+6158.6 cfs (+33.22%) since yesterday
27.73% of normal • Very Low

Total streamflow across the Arkansas River was last observed at 24,700 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 48,991 acre-ft of water today; about 28% of normal. River levels are low and may signify a drought. Average streamflow for this time of year is 89,075 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 Near Muskogee reporting a streamflow rate of 9,450 cfs. This is also the highest stage along the Arkansas River, with a gauge stage of 18.72 ft at this location. 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	2024-04-26
Streamflow	24,699.6 cfs
Percent of Normal	27.73%
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.

Streamgauge	Streamflow	Gauge Stage	24hr Change (%)
Arkansas River Near Leadville USGS 07081200	98 cfs	5.2 ft	-3.37
Arkansas River Below Empire Gulch Near Malta USGS 07083710	73 cfs	2.98 ft	-2.54
Arkansas River At Granite USGS 07086000	65 cfs	2.23 ft	0
Arkansas River Below Granite USGS 07087050	407 cfs	11.72 ft	-6.65
Arkansas River Near Nathrop USGS 07091200	484 cfs	4.24 ft	17.19
Arkansas River At Salida USGS 07091500	459 cfs	2.91 ft	18.6
Arkansas River Near Wellsville USGS 07093700	500 cfs	3.70 ft	21.36
Arkansas River At Parkdale USGS 07094500	642 cfs	3.02 ft	30.22
Arkansas River At Canon City USGS 07096000	444 cfs	5.76 ft	9.9
Arkansas River At Portland USGS 07097000	429 cfs	1.75 ft	4.63
Arkansas River Above Pueblo USGS 07099400	793 cfs	3.72 ft	0
Arkansas River At Moffat Street At Pueblo USGS 07099970	804 cfs	9.62 ft	-2.31
Arkansas River Tributary Above Hwy 227 At Pueblo USGS 07099973	22 cfs	2.32 ft	-8.47
Arkansas River Near Avondale USGS 07109500	1200 cfs	4.12 ft	-2.44
Arkansas River Near Nepesta USGS 07117000	468 cfs	13.24 ft	9.6
Arkansas River At Catlin Dam USGS 07119700	482 cfs	10.91 ft	15.87
Arkansas River At La Junta USGS 07123000	125 cfs	7.38 ft	296.83
Arkansas River At Las Animas USGS 07124000	38 cfs	7.44 ft	7.67
Arkansas River Below John Martin Reservoir USGS 07130500	156 cfs	1.74 ft	0
Arkansas River At Lamar USGS 07133000	20 cfs	5.26 ft	-3.41
Arkansas River Near Granada USGS 07134180	6 cfs	4.82 ft	6.76
Arkansas R Nr Coolidge USGS 07137500	19 cfs	1.96 ft	19.11
Arkansas R At Syracuse USGS 07138000	21 cfs	3.56 ft	0
Arkansas R At Kendall USGS 07138020	22 cfs	5.14 ft	-5.65
Arkansas R At Deerfield USGS 07138070	0 cfs	5.61 ft	None
Arkansas R At Garden City USGS 07139000	0 cfs	5.13 ft	None
Arkansas R Nr Larned USGS 07141220	0 cfs	3.12 ft	None
Arkansas R At Great Bend USGS 07141300	5 cfs	0.65 ft	11.09
Arkansas R Nr Nickerson USGS 07142680	41 cfs	8.77 ft	0
Arkansas R Nr Hutchinson USGS 07143330	56 cfs	1.83 ft	-3.78
Arkansas R Nr Maize USGS 07143375	48 cfs	4.76 ft	13.95
Arkansas R At Wichita USGS 07144300	84 cfs	2.57 ft	-2.22
Arkansas R At Derby USGS 07144550	213 cfs	0.98 ft	58.96
Arkansas R At Arkansas City USGS 07146500	296 cfs	3.08 ft	8.42
Arkansas River At Ralston USGS 07152500	1010 cfs	4.28 ft	30.66
Arkansas River At Tulsa USGS 07164500	1790 cfs	4.44 ft	-9.6
Arkansas River Near Haskell USGS 07165570	2560 cfs	3.61 ft	55.15
Arkansas River Near Muskogee USGS 07194500	9450 cfs	18.72 ft	141.69
Arkansas River At Ft. Smith USGS 07249455	1890 cfs	11.4 ft	-35.27

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