Buffalo River near Boxley water level

Name: Buffalo River near Boxley water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Buffalo River, Arkansas, United States

Directions

Low for mid-October

Water level

1.50ft Down 0.06 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 19, 2026, 08:30 AM CDT (1 hour ago)

Flow: 1.9 cfs
Water temperature: 58 °F

History

7 days

Water level

What this means

The Buffalo River near Boxley is running below normal at 1.50 ft.

It has dropped 0.06 ft over the past 24 hours. Without real rain upstream, that is unlikely to change quickly. In the last month it has stayed between 1.50 ft and 1.73 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, and it usually takes a few days of steady rain to change that. The water temperature at the gauge is 58 °F.

Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Floating and fishing near Buffalo River near Boxley

Low water exposes gravel bars that make good wading access, but some boat ramps may be left high and dry.

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:24 AM Sunset 06:34 PM Daylight 11 hr, 10 min First quarter 59%

Map

Other gauges on the Buffalo River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Buffalo River at PoncaRiver gauge, Buffalo River	35.9 cfs	Normal	−3.0 cfs	6 mi
Buffalo River at PruittRiver gauge, Buffalo River	19.3 cfs	Normal	−2.5 cfs	17 mi
Buffalo River near St. JoeRiver gauge, Buffalo River	3.10 ft	Below flood stage	−0.09 ft	37 mi
Buffalo River near HarrietRiver gauge, Buffalo River	138 cfs	Normal	+68.6 cfs	47 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Richland Creek near Witts SpringRiver gauge, Richland Creek	0.3 cfs	Low	−0.2 cfs	28 mi
War Eagle Creek near HindsvilleRiver gauge, War Eagle Creek	29.6 cfs	Normal	−8.5 cfs	31 mi
Big Piney Creek at Highway 164 near DoverRiver gauge, Big Piney Creek	0.18 ft	Low	−0.05 ft	32 mi
Richland Creek near GoshenRiver gauge, Richland Creek	0.3 cfs	Normal	−0.2 cfs	33 mi
Yocum Creek near Oak GroveRiver gauge, Yocum Creek	13.6 cfs	Normal	−1.4 cfs	36 mi
Kings River near BerryvilleRiver gauge, Kings River	2.93 ft	Normal	−0.10 ft	36 mi
Illinois Bayou near ScottsvilleRiver gauge, Illinois Bayou	4.3 cfs	Normal	−0.3 cfs	39 mi

Questions and answers

Is gage height the same as water depth?

No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.

What is the water level of Buffalo River near Boxley today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 08:30 AM CDT, the water level was 1.50 ft. Down 0.06 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Buffalo River near Boxley rising or falling?

Down 0.06 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Buffalo River near Boxley normal?

Low for mid-October. Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year.

How often is this data updated?

The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.

Where does this data come from?

The values come directly from the U.S. Geological Survey, the official operator of this gauge, and are in the public domain. We do not estimate or model live values.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:07055646 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 35.93889, -93.40500 (WGS84)
Vertical datum: NAVD88
Update interval: every 15 minutes
Licence: Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision

Published series

Parameter	Last value	Time (UTC)	Quality
Water level	1.50 ft	2026-10-19 13:30	Provisional
Flow	1.9 cfs	2026-10-19 13:30	Provisional
Water temperature	58 °F	2026-10-19 13:30	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Buffalo River near Boxley (usgs:07055646). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/arkansas/buffalo-river-near-boxley

How we check values

Each reading is stored as published. We hold back values that jump faster than physically plausible and show the measurement time with every value.

Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer