What is the current flow on Arkansas River?

Arkansas River was running 12,000 cubic feet per second as of Aug 1, 2026, 6:15 PM UTC, measured at USGS gauge 07249455. This is a build-time snapshot rather than a live reading — check the USGS gauge directly before relying on it.

Arkansas River

Arkansas. Streamflow and water-temperature readings from USGS gauges. Running 12,000 cfs as of Aug 1, 2026, 6:15 PM UTC.

Latest Reading

12,000

cubic feet / second

USGS gauges

Flow measured Aug 1, 2026, 6:15 PM UTC at gauge 07249455. These are build-time snapshots, not a live feed — check the USGS gauge before relying on them.

USGS Gauges on Arkansas River

Gauge	Station	Water temp?
07249455	Arkansas River at Ft. Smith, Ar.	—
07260800	Arkansas River near Morrilton, AR	—
07263450	Arkansas River at Murray Dam near Little Rock, AR	—

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Conditions: USGS NWIS (public domain).