Spring River Flow
As of 2026-08-02, the Spring River is flowing at a combined 1,620 cfs across 6 USGS streamgauges — 49% of normal for this time of year, versus a seasonal average of 3,338 cfs.
Total streamflow across the Spring River was last observed at 1,620 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 3,213 acre-ft of water today; about 49% of normal. River levels are low and may signify a drought. Average streamflow for this time of year is 3,338 cfs, with recent peaks last observed on 2017-05-01 when daily discharge volume was observed at 270,520 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the Spring River Near Quapaw reporting a streamflow rate of 563 cfs. This is also the highest stage along the Spring River, with a gauge stage of 5.77 ft at this location. This river is monitored from 6 different streamgauging stations along the Spring River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 1,020 ft, the Spring River At Larussell.
River streamflow levels
Daily aggregate streamflow across every monitored gauge along the Spring River. Use the range buttons to zoom in on a specific period.
Total streamflow
Sum of all monitored streamgauges · daily
Every streamgauge along the Spring River
All 6 USGS gauges Snoflo tracks for this river, with current flow, stage, recent change, percent of normal, and the gauge's all-time min / max. Click any header to sort. Cells are heatmapped relative to the column min/max -- darker blue = higher.
| Streamgauge▾ | Streamflow (cfs)▾ | Gauge stage (ft)▾ | 24h Δ (%)▾ | % Normal▾ | Min (cfs)▾ | Max (cfs)▾ | Elevation (ft)▾ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Spring River At Larussell
MO
USGS 07185700
|
74 | 1.41 | -4.1 | 75% | 13 | 17,300 | 1,020 |
|
Spring River At Carthage
MO
USGS 07185765
|
86 | 3.05 | -2.4 | 69% | 20 | 30,400 | 924 |
|
Spring River Near Waco
MO
USGS 07186000
|
137 | 1.54 | 0.0 | 100% | 26 | 82,100 | 837 |
|
Spring River Near Quapaw
OK
USGS 07188000
|
563 | 5.77 | -3.1 | 109% | 77 | 211,000 | 750 |
|
Spring River At Town Branch Bridge At Hardy
AR
USGS 07069305
|
377 | 2.88 | -2.1 | 61% | 278 | 51,700 | 357 |
|
Spring River At Imboden
AR
USGS 07069500
|
383 | 2.90 | -2.5 | 56% | 323 | 104,000 | 259 |
Maximum streamflow discharge by year
The single highest aggregate discharge recorded each year. Spotting the multi-year trend reveals droughts vs. wet cycles long before the headline daily flow does.
Annual peak discharge
From the river's full record · one point per water year
Streamflow elevation profile
Each bubble is one gauge along the river, plotted by current streamflow (x-axis) vs elevation (y-axis), sized by gauge stage. Reading top-to-bottom traces the river from headwaters down to its mouth -- you can see flow accumulate as elevation drops.
Elevation vs streamflow
One point per monitored gauge · bubble size = gauge stage
Spring River
The Spring River is a popular river in the southern United States that runs through Missouri and Arkansas. It is approximately 57 miles long and has a rich history dating back to the Native American era. The river is fed by numerous springs, including the famous Mammoth Spring, and is known for its clear water and scenic beauty. The river has several reservoirs and dams, including the Hardy Dam and the Dam Three reservoir. These help to regulate the water flow and provide recreational opportunities for fishing and boating. The Spring River is also used for agricultural purposes, with many farms located along its banks. The river attracts thousands of tourists every year for activities such as canoeing, kayaking, and camping, making it an important source of economic activity for the region.
Recreation along the Spring River
Fishing access and paddle runs Snoflo tracks within the watershed.
Track the Spring River in the Snoflo app
Set per-gauge push alerts (e.g. "alert me when flow at the Russian R Nr Healdsburg crosses 5,000 cfs"), and Snoflo's iOS app pushes the moment USGS reports the crossing.
About the Spring River
How is the Spring River flowing right now?
As of 2026-08-02, the Spring River is flowing at a combined 1,620 cfs across its USGS streamgauges, about 49% of normal for this date. The live per-gauge breakdown and 24-hour trend are shown above.
Is the Spring River running high or low right now?
Check the percent-of-normal figure on this page: above 100% means the river is running higher than its seasonal average for the date, below 100% means lower. The per-gauge table shows which reaches are highest and lowest.
Where does the data for the Spring River come from?
Streamflow and gauge stage data are sourced from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) National Water Information System. The aggregate flow shown at the top of the page is computed by Snoflo as the sum of all monitored gauges along the river.
How is "percent of normal" calculated?
Today's aggregate streamflow is compared to the historical average aggregate streamflow on this calendar day across the river's full record. 100% means right on average; values above 100% indicate above-normal flow (wet year); values below indicate below-normal (dry year or drought).
Why are some gauges showing very different flows?
Gauges along a river measure flow at different points: headwater gauges read what's coming off the snowpack or mountain runoff; downstream gauges integrate everything upstream, including tributary inputs. Wide spreads usually mean a tributary is contributing significantly between gauges.
What's the elevation profile chart showing?
Each bubble is one gauge along the river, plotted by streamflow (x-axis) and elevation (y-axis), sized by gauge stage. Reading top-down traces the river from headwaters to mouth -- you can see flow build as elevation drops.
Can I get alerts when a specific gauge crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app on a per-gauge basis. Open any individual streamgauge from the table above and favorite it to set a discharge threshold.