Arkansas River Report
6720.017 ACRE-FT
-24610.0 cfs (-87.9%) today4.22% 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 |
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