What is the current flow on Buffalo River?
Buffalo River is currently flowing at 11 cfs at USGS gauge 07055680 as of Oct 2, 12:00 PM UTC.
Buffalo River at Pruitt Water Level & Fishing Conditions
Water level (gauge height) · Live from USGS
2.85 ft
Flow 11 cfs · Near typical for this date · as of Oct 2, 12:00 PM UTC
Today's fishing outlook
Good conditions for fishing
Flow near typical for this date · stable pressure · calm wind
Flow is 11 cfs — near typical for this date (typical median: 6.3 cfs).
Flow
11 cfs
Gauge Height
2.85 ft
Water Temp
temporarily unavailable
7-Day Flow Trend
Flow has held steady over the past three days.
Flow rose from 7 to 11 cfs this week.
About This Gauge
USGS 07055680 is a public stream gauge on Buffalo River in Arkansas. Waderly uses this page as the canonical landing page for flow, water level, and fishing-condition checks on this water. There are 3 same-waterway gauges nearby for upstream and downstream comparison.
3-Day Weather Outlook
Today
Thunderstorms
71° / 67°F
Precip: 0.24 in · Wind: 7 mph
Sat, Oct 3
Rain showers
73° / 57°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 6 mph
Sun, Oct 4
Overcast
79° / 58°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 5 mph
Waderly combines real-time USGS stream gauges with weather, barometric pressure trends, and solunar activity so you know what the water is doing before you go. The "typical" comparison above is an approximation based on the historical daily median flow for this date at this gauge.
More Gauges On Buffalo River
These nearby gauges are on the same named waterway, which makes them more useful for upstream and downstream context than unrelated creeks at the same distance.
- Buffalo River at Carver Access nr Hasty, AR · 7.5 mi
- Buffalo River at Ponca, AR · 12.4 mi
- Buffalo River near Boxley, AR · 17.1 mi
Other Nearby Gauges
- Big Creek at Carver, AR · 7.6 mi
- Left Fork Big Creek nr Vendor, AR · 8.7 mi
- Big Creek near Mt. Judea, AR · 9.1 mi
- Calf Creek near Silver Hill, AR · 21.2 mi
- Richland Creek near Witts Spring, AR · 21.5 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Buffalo River above or below normal right now?
Buffalo River is near typical for this date. The current flow is 11 cfs, compared with a typical median of 6.3 cfs for this date.
What is the water temperature on Buffalo River?
This USGS gauge is not currently reporting water temperature for Buffalo River, so this page does not show a live water-temperature reading.
What other gauges should I check near Buffalo River?
Other gauges on Buffalo River worth checking include Buffalo River at Carver Access nr Hasty, AR (7.5 miles away), Buffalo River at Ponca, AR (12.4 miles away), Buffalo River near Boxley, AR (17.1 miles away). Same-waterway gauges are usually the best upstream and downstream cross-check when you are deciding whether conditions are improving or dropping out.
What is the weather outlook for Buffalo River?
The forecast for today near Buffalo River is thunderstorms, with temperatures around 71°F and precipitation near 0.24 inches.
Is Buffalo River good for fishing today?
Conditions rate Good right now: Flow near typical for this date · stable pressure · calm wind. This assessment combines current flow vs. seasonal norms, barometric pressure trend, and weather.
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