Arkansas River Levels

May 16 2024

432,681 ACRE-FT

Discharge Volume Today

-34229.0 cfs (-13.56%) since yesterday
126.75% of Normal • 39 Streamgauges

Total streamflow across the Arkansas River was last observed at 218,143 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 432,681 acre-ft of water today; about 127% of normal. River levels are high. Average streamflow for this time of year is 172,104 cfs, with recent peaks last observed on 2019-05-28 when daily discharge volume was observed at 1,992,683 cfs.

Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the Arkansas River At Ft. Smith reporting a streamflow rate of 82,300 cfs. However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the Arkansas River Near Muskogee with a gauge stage of 22.91 ft. This river is monitored from 39 different streamgauging stations along the Arkansas River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 9,720 ft, the Arkansas River Near Leadville.

Last Updated	2024-05-16
Streamflow	218,143.0 cfs
Percent of Normal	126.75%
Maximum	1,992,683.0 cfs 2019-05-28

About the arkansas river

The Arkansas River is a major tributary of the Mississippi River, stretching for 1,469 miles across the central United States. The river has played a significant role in the history of the region, serving as a vital transportation route for Native Americans and early settlers. Today, the Arkansas River is a major source of irrigation for crops and a popular destination for recreational activities such as fishing and boating. The river is managed by a series of reservoirs and dams, including the John Martin Dam, the Kaw Dam, and the Keystone Dam. These structures help to regulate water flow and provide hydroelectric power. Despite its importance, the Arkansas River faces ongoing challenges, including pollution and water scarcity, which threaten the river's ecological health and the communities that depend on it.

Streamgauge	Streamflow	Gauge Stage	24hr Change (%)
Arkansas River Near Leadville USGS 07081200	108 cfs	5.26 ft	-5.26
Arkansas River Below Empire Gulch Near Malta USGS 07083710	568 cfs	4.38 ft	-7.79
Arkansas River At Granite USGS 07086000	65 cfs	2.23 ft	0
Arkansas River Below Granite USGS 07087050	700 cfs	12.25 ft	-12.94
Arkansas River Near Nathrop USGS 07091200	757 cfs	4.75 ft	-5.38
Arkansas River At Salida USGS 07091500	809 cfs	3.39 ft	4.39
Arkansas River Near Wellsville USGS 07093700	862 cfs	4.32 ft	5.12
Arkansas River At Parkdale USGS 07094500	1080 cfs	3.64 ft	0.93
Arkansas River At Canon City USGS 07096000	975 cfs	6.59 ft	-10.55
Arkansas River At Portland USGS 07097000	1120 cfs	2.96 ft	-9.68
Arkansas River Above Pueblo USGS 07099400	1150 cfs	4.24 ft	0.88
Arkansas River At Moffat Street At Pueblo USGS 07099970	1140 cfs	9.95 ft	-1.72
Arkansas River Tributary Above Hwy 227 At Pueblo USGS 07099973	69 cfs	2.97 ft	-2.95
Arkansas River Near Avondale USGS 07109500	1820 cfs	5.06 ft	7.69
Arkansas River Near Nepesta USGS 07117000	1060 cfs	14.01 ft	14.84
Arkansas River At Catlin Dam USGS 07119700	1620 cfs	11.57 ft	33.88
Arkansas River At La Junta USGS 07123000	584 cfs	8.68 ft	-1.68
Arkansas River At Las Animas USGS 07124000	519 cfs	9.6 ft	-3.89
Arkansas River Below John Martin Reservoir USGS 07130500	585 cfs	2.66 ft	0
Arkansas River At Lamar USGS 07133000	56 cfs	5.66 ft	39.45
Arkansas River Near Granada USGS 07134180	10 cfs	4.87 ft	11.6
Arkansas R Nr Coolidge USGS 07137500	21 cfs	2.06 ft	-8.44
Arkansas R At Syracuse USGS 07138000	31 cfs	3.72 ft	6.8
Arkansas R At Kendall USGS 07138020	22 cfs	5.09 ft	-2.61
Arkansas R At Deerfield USGS 07138070	0 cfs	5.61 ft	None
Arkansas R At Garden City USGS 07139000	0 cfs	5.14 ft	None
Arkansas R Nr Larned USGS 07141220	0 cfs	3.12 ft	None
Arkansas R At Great Bend USGS 07141300	5 cfs	0.65 ft	-4.84
Arkansas R Nr Nickerson USGS 07142680	36 cfs	8.7 ft	2.27
Arkansas R Nr Hutchinson USGS 07143330	58 cfs	1.85 ft	16.87
Arkansas R Nr Maize USGS 07143375	70 cfs	4.8 ft	33.33
Arkansas R At Wichita USGS 07144300	444 cfs	3.79 ft	395.54
Arkansas R At Derby USGS 07144550	216 cfs	1.01 ft	44.97
Arkansas R At Arkansas City USGS 07146500	476 cfs	3.41 ft	-16.78
Arkansas River At Ralston USGS 07152500	6750 cfs	6.49 ft	38.32
Arkansas River At Tulsa USGS 07164500	18800 cfs	5.18 ft	-3.09
Arkansas River Near Haskell USGS 07165570	20700 cfs	7.88 ft	-0.96
Arkansas River Near Muskogee USGS 07194500	73000 cfs	22.91 ft	-5.56
Arkansas River At Ft. Smith USGS 07249455	82300 cfs	13.06 ft	-27.81

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