Arkansas River Levels

September 21 2023

32,581 ACRE-FT

Discharge Volume Today

-1045.3 cfs (-5.98%) since yesterday
38.99% of normal • Very Low

Total streamflow across the Arkansas River was last observed at 16,426 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 32,581 acre-ft of water today; about 39% of normal. River levels are low and may signify a drought. Average streamflow for this time of year is 42,129 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 Haskell reporting a streamflow rate of 3,750 cfs. However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the Arkansas River Near Muskogee with a gauge stage of 18.5 ft. 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	2023-09-21
Streamflow	16,426.4 cfs
Percent of Normal	38.99%
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	24 cfs	4.54 ft	-4.82
Arkansas River Below Empire Gulch Near Malta USGS 07083710	73 cfs	2.98 ft	-2.54
Arkansas River At Granite USGS 07086000	99 cfs	2.40 ft	-2.75
Arkansas River Below Granite USGS 07087050	149 cfs	11.06 ft	0
Arkansas River Near Nathrop USGS 07091200	356 cfs	3.94 ft	0
Arkansas River At Salida USGS 07091500	271 cfs	2.74 ft	-4.58
Arkansas River Near Wellsville USGS 07093700	332 cfs	3.20 ft	-4.87
Arkansas River At Parkdale USGS 07094500	391 cfs	2.59 ft	-3.69
Arkansas River At Canon City USGS 07096000	305 cfs	5.58 ft	-4.09
Arkansas River At Portland USGS 07097000	309 cfs	1.43 ft	-8.58
Arkansas River Above Pueblo USGS 07099400	283 cfs	2.95 ft	-11.84
Arkansas River At Moffat Street At Pueblo USGS 07099970	200 cfs	8.45 ft	-21.26
Arkansas River Tributary Above Hwy 227 At Pueblo USGS 07099973	35 cfs	2.58 ft	1.74
Arkansas River Near Avondale USGS 07109500	428 cfs	2.87 ft	-14.23
Arkansas River Near Nepesta USGS 07117000	171 cfs	12.40 ft	-37.59
Arkansas River At Catlin Dam USGS 07119700	61 cfs	10.22 ft	-19.74
Arkansas River At La Junta USGS 07123000	145 cfs	7.55 ft	9.85
Arkansas River At Las Animas USGS 07124000	125 cfs	8.17 ft	-1.57
Arkansas River Below John Martin Reservoir USGS 07130500	236 cfs	1.97 ft	-25.32
Arkansas River At Lamar USGS 07133000	31 cfs	5.38 ft	101.97
Arkansas River Near Granada USGS 07134180	22 cfs	4.88 ft	-16.92
Arkansas R Nr Coolidge USGS 07137500	76 cfs	2.67 ft	-7.65
Arkansas R At Syracuse USGS 07138000	80 cfs	4.31 ft	-5.35
Arkansas R At Kendall USGS 07138020	105 cfs	6.08 ft	-3.67
Arkansas R At Deerfield USGS 07138070	10 cfs	6.48 ft	-13.95
Arkansas R At Garden City USGS 07139000	0 cfs	5.57 ft	None
Arkansas R Nr Larned USGS 07141220	0 cfs	3.12 ft	None
Arkansas R At Great Bend USGS 07141300	4 cfs	0.6 ft	0
Arkansas R Nr Nickerson USGS 07142680	32 cfs	8.6 ft	0
Arkansas R Nr Hutchinson USGS 07143330	37 cfs	1.74 ft	-2.12
Arkansas R Nr Maize USGS 07143375	17 cfs	4.48 ft	-6.18
Arkansas R At Wichita USGS 07144300	41 cfs	2.29 ft	0
Arkansas R At Derby USGS 07144550	105 cfs	0.59 ft	-2.78
Arkansas R At Arkansas City USGS 07146500	200 cfs	2.86 ft	2.04
Arkansas River At Ralston USGS 07152500	421 cfs	3.51 ft	0
Arkansas River At Tulsa USGS 07164500	3260 cfs	1.95 ft	-1.21
Arkansas River Near Haskell USGS 07165570	3750 cfs	3.94 ft	3.02
Arkansas River Near Muskogee USGS 07194500	2490 cfs	18.5 ft	229.8
Arkansas River At Ft. Smith USGS 07249455	1880 cfs	11.29 ft	-56.07

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