Buffalo River (Arkansas), Ponca (07055660)

StateArkansasLatestGood (280 cfs)
RiverBuffalo RiverRatingObservedEstimated
Updated2024-03-28 23:45 (22 minutes ago)Flood - The river is flooding. Obstacles can be treacherous or deadly. The river should be avoided at this stage for casual trips and definitely for the inexperienced. Trips should be attempted only with protective gear and equipment.Flood(none)1547
Discharge280 cfs (median: 384 cfs)High - The river is high and potentially dangerous, especially for the young and / or inexperienced. Normal stream obstacles are sometimes difficult to navigate. Extended distances can be attempted, but canoe travel may not be advisable.High(none)599
Height3.42 feetGood - Conditions are ideal for a canoe or kayak. Boats typically will drag on fewer than one-quarter of riffles, if at all, and portages are unnecessary or rare. Normal float lengths can be attempted without a problem.Good120257
TrendSteady (falling over 24 hours)Low - River is low but can still be floated. Some riffles are okay but most come with significant dragging and might need a portage. Float lengths should be reduced to accommodate low flow, dragging, and portages.Low7059
USGSExternal icon USGS Site (External icon Duck Duck Go Maps)Poor - River is too low to float comfortably. Most or all riffles will drag or must be portaged and some obstacles (such as slick shelf rock) cause undue problems. Avoid the river at this stage for casual paddling trips.Poor(none)12

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Trips for Buffalo River (Arkansas), Ponca (07055660)

DateStartEndDistanceConditionDischargeHeightFishingDetails
Click for details2016-03-15 Ponca Kyles Total trip distance: 10.6 miles10.6 Good 449 3.31 None NoneNone Amburn, Andrea
Arnold, Al
Edmond, Brian
Eth, Joe
Van Someren, Tom
Amburn, Andrea; Arnold, Al; Edmond, Brian; Eth, Joe; Van Someren, Tom
The water level was nearly perfect for this trip. There were a few places where kayaks dragged the gravel or some rocks but the current was swift nearly the entire time and most riffles were easily navigated.The water level was nearly perfect for this trip. There were a few places where kayaks dragged the gravel or some rocks but the current was swift nearly the entire time and most riffles were easily navigated. USGS Gauge Data:
Ponca (07055660)
Discharge: 449
Height: 3.31
<b>USGS Gauge Data:</b></br />Ponca (07055660)<br />Discharge: 449<br />Height: 3.31
Source: EdmondSource: Edmond
Click for details2022-06-02 Boxley Kyles (A) Total trip distance: 138.8 miles13.6 Good 367 3.46 None NoneNone Turner, SkipTurner, Skip Day 1 of 9. Canoe camped at river mile 35.5. Boxley to Ponca easy Class I & II, numerous tree hazards and blind corners.Day 1 of 9. Canoe camped at river mile 35.5. Boxley to Ponca easy Class I & II, numerous tree hazards and blind corners. USGS Gauge Data:
Ponca (07055660)
Discharge: 367
Height: 3.46
<b>USGS Gauge Data:</b></br />Ponca (07055660)<br />Discharge: 367<br />Height: 3.46
Source: TurnerSource: Turner
Click for details2013-05-11 Ponca Kyles (B) Total trip distance: 23.8 miles9.0 Good 195 2.52 Fair SMB
RB
LSF
GSF
SMB, RB, LSF, GSF
Fillmore, Brian
Fillmore, Rebecca
Fillmore, Brian; Fillmore, Rebecca
No notes for this trip<i>No notes for this trip</i> USGS Gauge Data:
Ponca (07055660)
Discharge: 195
Height: 2.52
<b>USGS Gauge Data:</b></br />Ponca (07055660)<br />Discharge: 195<br />Height: 2.52
Source: FillmoreSource: Fillmore
Click for details2013-05-12 Kyles (B) Erbie (A) Total trip distance: 23.8 miles9.0 Good 164 2.41 Fair SMB
RB
LSF
GSF
SMB, RB, LSF, GSF
Fillmore, Brian
Fillmore, Rebecca
Fillmore, Brian; Fillmore, Rebecca
No notes for this trip<i>No notes for this trip</i> USGS Gauge Data:
Ponca (07055660)
Discharge: 164
Height: 2.41
<b>USGS Gauge Data:</b></br />Ponca (07055660)<br />Discharge: 164<br />Height: 2.41
Source: FillmoreSource: Fillmore
Click for details2022-06-03 Kyles (A) Hasty (A) Total trip distance: 138.8 miles21.3 Good 164 2.82 None NoneNone Turner, SkipTurner, Skip Day 2 of 9. Camped at river mile 56.Day 2 of 9. Camped at river mile 56. USGS Gauge Data:
Ponca (07055660)
Discharge: 164
Height: 2.82
<b>USGS Gauge Data:</b></br />Ponca (07055660)<br />Discharge: 164<br />Height: 2.82
Source: TurnerSource: Turner
Click for details2017-02-19 Ponca Kyles Total trip distance: 10.6 miles10.6 Good 148 2.58 None NoneNone Acharya, Sreekanth
Amburn, Andrea
Amburn, Matt
Arnold, Al
Van Someren, Cynthia
Van Someren, Tom
Williams, Sarah
Acharya, Sreekanth; Amburn, Andrea; Amburn, Matt; Arnold, Al; Van Someren, Cynthia; Van Someren, Tom; Williams, Sarah
Water level was okay, not great, but still worthy of a marginally 'Good' rating. Our boats ran into may many hidden rocks, and the less experienced kayaker got stuck on low gravel bars a few times. But the current was still moving along sufficiently. We got in the water at 11:40 and arrived at Kyle's at 5:30. A flat tire on the kayak trailer, along with a couple spills by Cynthia and Andrea in the canoe, prevented us from being able to hike in to Hemmed-In Hollow.Water level was okay, not great, but still worthy of a marginally 'Good' rating. Our boats ran into may many hidden rocks, and the less experienced kayaker got stuck on low gravel bars a few times. But the current was still moving along sufficiently. We got in the water at 11:40 and arrived at Kyle's at 5:30. A flat tire on the kayak trailer, along with a couple spills by Cynthia and Andrea in the canoe, prevented us from being able to hike in to Hemmed-In Hollow. USGS Gauge Data:
Ponca (07055660)
Discharge: 148
Height: 2.58
<b>USGS Gauge Data:</b></br />Ponca (07055660)<br />Discharge: 148<br />Height: 2.58
Source: Van SomerenSource: Van Someren
Click for details2019-03-22 Ponca Kyles Total trip distance: 10.6 miles10.6 Good 144 3.14 None NoneNone Arnold, Al
Bartlett, Renee
Bullard, Loring
Jones, Marianne
Siegfried, Beth
Turk, Scott
Van Someren, Tom
Williams, Sarah
Arnold, Al; Bartlett, Renee; Bullard, Loring; Jones, Marianne; Siegfried, Beth; Turk, Scott; Van Someren, Tom; Williams, Sarah
The weather today was excellent for a day on the Buffalo. The water level could have been higher to make this a perfect trip, but there was still enough flow to give it a 'Good' rating. Lots of half hidden rocks for the less experienced kayaker (as well as experienced floater) to get stuck on. Late in the day we had to help do a minor rescue of a father-daughter who capsized their canoe .3 of a mile upstream from Kyle's (they were two cold soaked and shivering floaters). We got in the water at 10:40 and arrived at Kyle's at just after 18:00, which included a hike in to Hemmed-In Hollow.The weather today was excellent for a day on the Buffalo. The water level could have been higher to make this a perfect trip, but there was still enough flow to give it a 'Good' rating. Lots of half hidden rocks for the less experienced kayaker (as well as experienced floater) to get stuck on. Late in the day we had to help do a minor rescue of a father-daughter who capsized their canoe .3 of a mile upstream from Kyle's (they were two cold soaked and shivering floaters). We got in the water at 10:40 and arrived at Kyle's at just after 18:00, which included a hike in to Hemmed-In Hollow. USGS Gauge Data:
Ponca (07055660)
Discharge: 144
Height: 3.14
<b>USGS Gauge Data:</b></br />Ponca (07055660)<br />Discharge: 144<br />Height: 3.14
Source: Van SomerenSource: Van Someren
Click for details2013-05-13 Erbie (A) Pruitt Total trip distance: 23.8 miles5.8 Good 143 2.33 Fair SMB
RB
LSF
GSF
SMB, RB, LSF, GSF
Fillmore, Brian
Fillmore, Rebecca
Fillmore, Brian; Fillmore, Rebecca
No notes for this trip<i>No notes for this trip</i> USGS Gauge Data:
Ponca (07055660)
Discharge: 143
Height: 2.33
<b>USGS Gauge Data:</b></br />Ponca (07055660)<br />Discharge: 143<br />Height: 2.33
Source: FillmoreSource: Fillmore
Click for details2022-06-04 Hasty (A) Woolum (A) Total trip distance: 138.8 miles21.5 Good 112 2.58 None NoneNone Turner, SkipTurner, Skip Day 3 of 9. Camped at river mile 76.2.Day 3 of 9. Camped at river mile 76.2. USGS Gauge Data:
Ponca (07055660)
Discharge: 112
Height: 2.58
<b>USGS Gauge Data:</b></br />Ponca (07055660)<br />Discharge: 112<br />Height: 2.58
Source: TurnerSource: Turner

A total of 9 rows are displayed.

Trip Summary for Buffalo River (Arkansas), Ponca (07055660)

Miles112
Trips5
People17
Dates9
Years5
Months4
Rows9
Sources4

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Gauge Data Table

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Discharge
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2024-03-28 23:45 3.42 280 2330 (2018) 125 (2011) 483 156 205 211 384 475 478 1360
2024-03-28 23:30 3.42 280 2330 (2018) 125 (2011) 483 156 205 211 384 475 478 1360
2024-03-28 23:15 3.42 280 2330 (2018) 125 (2011) 483 156 205 211 384 475 478 1360
2024-03-28 23:00 3.42 280 2330 (2018) 125 (2011) 483 156 205 211 384 475 478 1360
2024-03-28 22:45 3.42 280 1990 (2018) 134 (2011) 519 155 201 214 406 569 799 1350
2024-03-28 22:30 3.43 283 1990 (2018) 134 (2011) 519 155 201 214 406 569 799 1350
2024-03-28 22:15 3.43 283 1990 (2018) 134 (2011) 519 155 201 214 406 569 799 1350
2024-03-28 22:00 3.44 287 1990 (2018) 134 (2011) 519 155 201 214 406 569 799 1350
2024-03-28 21:45 3.44 287 1990 (2018) 134 (2011) 519 155 201 214 406 569 799 1350
2024-03-28 21:30 3.44 287 1990 (2018) 134 (2011) 519 155 201 214 406 569 799 1350
2024-03-28 21:15 3.44 287 1990 (2018) 134 (2011) 519 155 201 214 406 569 799 1350
2024-03-28 21:00 3.44 287 1990 (2018) 134 (2011) 519 155 201 214 406 569 799 1350
2024-03-28 20:45 3.44 287 1990 (2018) 134 (2011) 519 155 201 214 406 569 799 1350
2024-03-28 20:30 3.45 290 1990 (2018) 134 (2011) 519 155 201 214 406 569 799 1350
2024-03-28 20:15 3.46 294 1990 (2018) 134 (2011) 519 155 201 214 406 569 799 1350
2024-03-28 20:00 3.45 290 1990 (2018) 134 (2011) 519 155 201 214 406 569 799 1350
2024-03-28 19:45 3.47 297 1990 (2018) 134 (2011) 519 155 201 214 406 569 799 1350
2024-03-28 19:30 3.46 294 1990 (2018) 134 (2011) 519 155 201 214 406 569 799 1350
2024-03-28 19:15 3.46 294 1990 (2018) 134 (2011) 519 155 201 214 406 569 799 1350
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2024-03-28 18:45 3.47 297 1990 (2018) 134 (2011) 519 155 201 214 406 569 799 1350
2024-03-28 18:30 3.45 290 1990 (2018) 134 (2011) 519 155 201 214 406 569 799 1350
2024-03-28 18:15 3.47 297 1990 (2018) 134 (2011) 519 155 201 214 406 569 799 1350
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2024-03-28 17:45 3.48 301 1990 (2018) 134 (2011) 519 155 201 214 406 569 799 1350
2024-03-28 17:30 3.47 297 1990 (2018) 134 (2011) 519 155 201 214 406 569 799 1350
2024-03-28 17:15 3.48 301 1990 (2018) 134 (2011) 519 155 201 214 406 569 799 1350
2024-03-28 17:00 3.48 301 1990 (2018) 134 (2011) 519 155 201 214 406 569 799 1350
2024-03-28 16:45 3.49 304 1990 (2018) 134 (2011) 519 155 201 214 406 569 799 1350
2024-03-28 16:30 3.50 308 1990 (2018) 134 (2011) 519 155 201 214 406 569 799 1350
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2024-03-28 16:00 3.50 308 1990 (2018) 134 (2011) 519 155 201 214 406 569 799 1350
2024-03-28 15:45 3.50 308 1990 (2018) 134 (2011) 519 155 201 214 406 569 799 1350
2024-03-28 15:30 3.50 308 1990 (2018) 134 (2011) 519 155 201 214 406 569 799 1350
2024-03-28 15:15 3.50 308 1990 (2018) 134 (2011) 519 155 201 214 406 569 799 1350
2024-03-28 15:00 3.50 308 1990 (2018) 134 (2011) 519 155 201 214 406 569 799 1350
2024-03-28 14:45 3.51 311 1990 (2018) 134 (2011) 519 155 201 214 406 569 799 1350
2024-03-28 14:30 3.50 308 1990 (2018) 134 (2011) 519 155 201 214 406 569 799 1350
2024-03-28 14:15 3.51 311 1990 (2018) 134 (2011) 519 155 201 214 406 569 799 1350
2024-03-28 14:00 3.51 311 1990 (2018) 134 (2011) 519 155 201 214 406 569 799 1350
2024-03-28 13:45 3.52 315 1990 (2018) 134 (2011) 519 155 201 214 406 569 799 1350
2024-03-28 13:30 3.52 315 1990 (2018) 134 (2011) 519 155 201 214 406 569 799 1350
2024-03-28 13:15 3.52 315 1990 (2018) 134 (2011) 519 155 201 214 406 569 799 1350
2024-03-28 13:00 3.53 319 1990 (2018) 134 (2011) 519 155 201 214 406 569 799 1350
2024-03-28 12:45 3.54 322 1990 (2018) 134 (2011) 519 155 201 214 406 569 799 1350
2024-03-28 12:30 3.53 319 1990 (2018) 134 (2011) 519 155 201 214 406 569 799 1350
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2024-03-28 12:00 3.52 315 1990 (2018) 134 (2011) 519 155 201 214 406 569 799 1350
2024-03-28 11:45 3.52 315 1990 (2018) 134 (2011) 519 155 201 214 406 569 799 1350
2024-03-28 11:30 3.53 319 1990 (2018) 134 (2011) 519 155 201 214 406 569 799 1350
2024-03-28 11:15 3.54 322 1990 (2018) 134 (2011) 519 155 201 214 406 569 799 1350
2024-03-28 11:00 3.56 330 1990 (2018) 134 (2011) 519 155 201 214 406 569 799 1350
2024-03-28 10:45 3.56 330 1990 (2018) 134 (2011) 519 155 201 214 406 569 799 1350
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2024-03-28 09:45 3.58 337 1990 (2018) 134 (2011) 519 155 201 214 406 569 799 1350
2024-03-28 09:30 3.56 330 1990 (2018) 134 (2011) 519 155 201 214 406 569 799 1350
2024-03-28 09:15 3.57 334 1990 (2018) 134 (2011) 519 155 201 214 406 569 799 1350
2024-03-28 09:00 3.58 337 1990 (2018) 134 (2011) 519 155 201 214 406 569 799 1350
2024-03-28 08:45 3.59 341 1990 (2018) 134 (2011) 519 155 201 214 406 569 799 1350
2024-03-28 08:30 3.59 341 1990 (2018) 134 (2011) 519 155 201 214 406 569 799 1350
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2024-03-28 08:00 3.60 345 1990 (2018) 134 (2011) 519 155 201 214 406 569 799 1350
2024-03-28 07:45 3.61 349 1990 (2018) 134 (2011) 519 155 201 214 406 569 799 1350
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2024-03-28 06:45 3.63 357 1990 (2018) 134 (2011) 519 155 201 214 406 569 799 1350
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2024-03-28 06:00 3.63 357 1990 (2018) 134 (2011) 519 155 201 214 406 569 799 1350
2024-03-28 05:45 3.63 357 1990 (2018) 134 (2011) 519 155 201 214 406 569 799 1350
2024-03-28 05:30 3.63 357 1990 (2018) 134 (2011) 519 155 201 214 406 569 799 1350
2024-03-28 05:15 3.64 361 1990 (2018) 134 (2011) 519 155 201 214 406 569 799 1350
2024-03-28 05:00 3.65 365 1990 (2018) 134 (2011) 519 155 201 214 406 569 799 1350
2024-03-28 04:45 3.64 361 1990 (2018) 134 (2011) 519 155 201 214 406 569 799 1350
2024-03-28 04:30 3.66 369 1990 (2018) 134 (2011) 519 155 201 214 406 569 799 1350
2024-03-28 04:15 3.64 361 1990 (2018) 134 (2011) 519 155 201 214 406 569 799 1350
2024-03-28 04:00 3.66 369 1990 (2018) 134 (2011) 519 155 201 214 406 569 799 1350
2024-03-28 03:45 3.65 365 1990 (2018) 134 (2011) 519 155 201 214 406 569 799 1350
2024-03-28 03:30 3.66 369 1990 (2018) 134 (2011) 519 155 201 214 406 569 799 1350
2024-03-28 03:15 3.68 377 1990 (2018) 134 (2011) 519 155 201 214 406 569 799 1350
2024-03-28 03:00 3.68 377 1990 (2018) 134 (2011) 519 155 201 214 406 569 799 1350
2024-03-28 02:45 3.69 381 1990 (2018) 134 (2011) 519 155 201 214 406 569 799 1350
2024-03-28 02:30 3.68 377 1990 (2018) 134 (2011) 519 155 201 214 406 569 799 1350
2024-03-28 02:15 3.69 381 1990 (2018) 134 (2011) 519 155 201 214 406 569 799 1350
2024-03-28 02:00 3.69 381 1990 (2018) 134 (2011) 519 155 201 214 406 569 799 1350
2024-03-28 01:45 3.70 385 1990 (2018) 134 (2011) 519 155 201 214 406 569 799 1350
2024-03-28 01:30 3.70 385 1990 (2018) 134 (2011) 519 155 201 214 406 569 799 1350
2024-03-28 01:15 3.71 389 1990 (2018) 134 (2011) 519 155 201 214 406 569 799 1350
2024-03-28 01:00 3.72 393 1990 (2018) 134 (2011) 519 155 201 214 406 569 799 1350
2024-03-28 00:45 3.71 389 1990 (2018) 134 (2011) 519 155 201 214 406 569 799 1350
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2024-03-28 00:15 3.73 397 1990 (2018) 134 (2011) 519 155 201 214 406 569 799 1350
2024-03-28 00:00 3.73 397 1990 (2018) 134 (2011) 519 155 201 214 406 569 799 1350
2024-03-27 23:45 3.74 402 1990 (2018) 134 (2011) 519 155 201 214 406 569 799 1350
2024-03-27 23:30 3.74 402 1990 (2018) 134 (2011) 519 155 201 214 406 569 799 1350
2024-03-27 23:15 3.74 402 1990 (2018) 134 (2011) 519 155 201 214 406 569 799 1350
2024-03-27 23:00 3.75 406 1990 (2018) 134 (2011) 519 155 201 214 406 569 799 1350

A total of 100 rows are displayed for years 2009 through 2023.