SPRING RIVER
March 13, 2025
Total streamflow across the
Spring River
was last observed at
4,664
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
9,251
acre-ft of water today; about 50%
of normal.
River levels are low and may signify a drought.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
9,310 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 At Imboden
reporting a streamflow rate of 1,630 cfs.
However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the
Spring River Near Quapaw
with a gauge stage of 6.53 ft.
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.
| Last Updated | 2025-03-13 |
| Discharge Volume | 9,251 ACRE-FT |
| Streamflow |
4,664.0 cfs
-205.0 cfs (-4.21%) |
| Percent of Normal | 50.1% |
| Maximum |
270,520.0 cfs
2017-05-01 |
| Seasonal Avg | 9,310 cfs |
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River Streamflow Levels
| Streamgauge | Streamflow | Gauge Stage | 24hr Change (%) | % Normal | Minimum (cfs) | Maximum (cfs) | Air Temp | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Spring River At Larussell
USGS 07185700 |
136 cfs | 1.57 ft | -4.23 | |||||
|
Spring River At Carthage
USGS 07185765 |
194 cfs | 3.17 ft | -3.48 | |||||
|
Spring River Near Waco
USGS 07186000 |
354 cfs | 1.9 ft | -5.85 | |||||
|
Spring River Near Quapaw
USGS 07188000 |
990 cfs | 6.53 ft | -8.33 | |||||
|
Spring River At Town Branch Bridge At Hardy
USGS 07069305 |
1360 cfs | 3.69 ft | -2.16 | |||||
|
Spring River At Imboden
USGS 07069500 |
1630 cfs | 5.28 ft | -2.98 |
Seasonal Discharge Comparison
Maximum Streamflow Discharge
Weather Forecast
Streamflow Elevation Profile
The Spring River is a 57-mile (92 km) long river which flows through the U.S. states of Missouri and Arkansas. It consists of two branches, the South Fork of the Spring River and the Spring River proper. The South Fork of the Spring River starts in Howell County, Missouri and flows south through Fulton and Sharp counties in Arkansas. The South Fork of the Spring River joins the Spring River proper near the town of Hardy, Arkansas. The South Fork is a quiet stream with gravelly bars that are ideal for camping.The Spring River proper begins where Mammoth Spring and Warm Fork of the Spring River merge at Mammoth Spring State Park in Mammoth Spring, Arkansas. Mammoth Spring is the outlet of an underground river that runs from Missouri into Arkansas. Over 9.78 million US gallons (37,000 m3) per hour flow out of the massive spring and forms the Spring River. Being predominantly spring fed with water averaging 58 °F (14 °C), the river is kept cool during warmer months and is suitable trout habitate for several miles.
The Spring River proper is a popular destination for tourists, canoers, and for riding inner tubes ("toobers"). The most popular stretch of the river is between Mammoth Spring and the tourist town of Hardy. Below Hardy, the Spring River flows past Ravenden, Arkansas and Imboden, Arkansas to its confluence with the Eleven Point River near Old Davidsonville State Park. The Spring River joins the Black River near Black Rock, Arkansas. There are a variety of outfitters along the river who provide supplies, canoe rental, and shuttle services in the area between Mammoth Spring and Hardy. Several resorts provide lodging for tourists.The Spring River has a diverse population of fish including trout, walleye, largemouth and smallmouth bass, channel catfish, redear sunfish, and tiger muskies. A state record tiger muskie weighing 23 lb 12 oz (10.8 kg) was caught in the river in 1995. The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission maintains a trout hatchery on the river and the United States Fish and Wildlife Service operates another on the river near Mammoth Spring.