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Poteau River at Cauthron water level

River gauge, Poteau River, Arkansas, United States

Directions

Normal for mid-October

Water level

4.19ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Flow
3.7 cfs
3 4 5 6

History

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Water level

What this means

The Poteau River at Cauthron is at 4.19 ft, in the normal range for mid-October.

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 4.16 ft and 4.21 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.

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

Floating and fishing near Poteau River at Cauthron

Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:26 AM Sunset 06:40 PM Daylight 11 hr, 14 min First quarter 52%

Map

Other gauges on the Poteau River

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Poteau River at LovingRiver gauge, Poteau River 1.2 cfs Low −0.2 cfs 11 mi
Poteau River near PanamaRiver gauge, Poteau River 5.67 ft Below flood stage −0.06 ft 26 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Black Fork below Big Creek near PageRiver gauge, Black Fork 0.0 cfs Low ±0 16 mi
James Fork near HackettRiver gauge, James Fork 1.9 cfs Low −0.3 cfs 18 mi
Petit Jean River near BoonevilleRiver gauge, Petit Jean River 0.3 cfs Low −0.1 cfs 25 mi
Kiamichi River near Big CedarRiver gauge, Kiamichi River 0.0 cfs Low ±0 26 mi
AR River at James W. Trimble L&D near Van BurenRiver gauge, AR River 371.42 ft Below flood stage +0.08 ft 30 mi
Arkansas River at Ft. Smith, Ar.River gauge, Arkansas River 7,730 cfs Normal +5,240 cfs 34 mi
AR River at Van BurenRiver gauge, AR River 19.30 ft Below flood stage −0.17 ft 36 mi
Fourche LaFave River Near GravellyRiver gauge 0.94 ft Below flood stage −0.01 ft 37 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 Poteau River at Cauthron today?

On Oct 18, 2026, 02:30 PM CDT, the water level was 4.19 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Poteau River at Cauthron rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Poteau River at Cauthron normal?

Normal 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:07247000 (Agency page)
Coordinates
34.91889, -94.29944 (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

ParameterLast valueTime (UTC)Quality
Water level 4.19 ft 2026-10-18 19:30 Provisional
Flow 3.7 cfs 2026-10-18 19:30 Provisional

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How to cite

U.S. Geological Survey: Poteau River at Cauthron (usgs:07247000). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/arkansas/poteau-river-at-cauthron

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