Fourche Lafave River Flow Today
As of October 6, 2026 at 2:45 AM, the Fourche Lafave River is flowing at 6.7 cfs near Aplin, AR — 19% of normal for the date. 2 of 2 USGS gauges reported in the last 3 days; flows range from 6.4 to 6.7 cfs. ❤ Favorite
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Fourche Lafave River conditions today
Where the river is running versus normal, what’s rising or dropping, and what it means for a trip — built from the live USGS readings below.
At Aplin, the Fourche Lafave River is running 6.7 cfs — 19% of normal. Along the river, 1 of 2 reporting gauges are near normal (the typical gauge is at 63% of normal).
How the Fourche Lafave River compares to normal
Every reporting gauge from the top of the river to the bottom: bar length is today’s flow, colour is percent of normal for the date.
Flow along the river, upstream to downstream
- Gravelly420 ft 6.4 cfs107%
- Aplin302 ft 6.7 cfs19%
Bar length uses a square-root scale so small headwater flows stay visible next to big downstream ones. Colour: <50% 50–90 90–110 110–150 150%+ of normal.
Where every gauge sits
One dot per Fourche Lafave River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (63%).
Fourche Lafave River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Fourche Lafave River Near Gravelly AR
Oct 6, 2:45 AM · USGS 07261500 |
6.4 cfs | 107% | -6% | 0.86 ft | 23.1 ft below | 420 ft |
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Fourche Lafave River Near Aplin AR
Oct 6, 2:45 AM · USGS 07263012 |
6.7 cfs | 19% | 0% | 5.04 ft | · | 302 ft |
USGS provisional data. Readings are in each gauge’s local time; gauges silent for more than 3 days are marked “Last reported”. Tap any gauge for its hydrograph, forecast and history.
Fourche Lafave River streamflow over time
Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river.
Maximum streamflow by year
Fourche Lafave River
The Fourche Lafave River is a tributary of the Arkansas River in Arkansas, United States. It stretches for 147 miles and is named after the French words for fork and beans. The river's hydrology includes many tributaries that contribute to the overall flow of the river, which is utilized for irrigation systems in the agricultural industry. The Nimrod Dam and Reservoir are located on the river, which provides hydroelectric power, flood control, and recreational activities such as boating, fishing, and camping. The Fourche Lafave River has been heavily impacted by human activity, including industrial pollution and urban development, and efforts are being made to restore and protect its ecological health.
Fishing near the Fourche Lafave River
About the Fourche Lafave River
How is the Fourche Lafave River flowing right now?
As of October 6, 2026, the Fourche Lafave River is flowing at 6.7 cfs near Aplin, AR, about 19% of normal for the date. Across its 2 USGS gauges, current flows range from 6.4 to 6.7 cfs. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Fourche Lafave River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Fourche Lafave River is at 63% of normal for the date. Above 100% means higher than the historical average for this calendar day; below 100% means lower. The profile above shows which reaches are high or low.
What is flood stage on the Fourche Lafave River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for Gravelly (24.0 ft), . The table shows how far each gauge is below its flood stage right now.
Where does the data come from?
Discharge and gage height are from the USGS National Water Information System; flood stages from the National Weather Service. The history chart sums every monitored gauge on the river.
Can I get alerts for a gauge?
Yes — open any gauge from the table, favorite it in the Snoflo app and set a flow threshold.