Arkansas River

Streamflow Hydrology Weather


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 (%) % Normal Minimum (cfs) Maximum (cfs) Air Temp Elevation
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

Peak Annual Discharge

Arkansas River Maximum Total Discharge

Seasonal Comparison

Arkansas River Year Over Year Discharge


Log Your Visit

When was your last visit to ?

Add a Photo

How was it? How were conditions?

Rate the


Submit

Leave A Review


Submit

Upload an Image


Favorite Limit Reached