Total streamflow across the Buffalo River was last observed at 629 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 1,247 acre-ft of water today; about 13% of normal. River levels are low and may signify a drought. Average streamflow for this time of year is 4,746 cfs, with recent peaks last observed on 2023-03-25 when daily discharge volume was observed at 92,230 cfs.

Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the Buffalo River Below Lobelville reporting a streamflow rate of 346 cfs. However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the Buffalo River Nr Woodville with a gauge stage of 3.71 ft. This river is monitored from 8 different streamgauging stations along the Buffalo River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 1,131 ft, the Buffalo River Near Boxley.