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Safety disclaimer: River conditions change quickly — the Buffalo can rise several feet in hours after rain. Status labels here are guidance derived from USGS readings and published NPS floating levels, not a guarantee of safety. Always check official sources before you go: NPS Buffalo National River conditions and USGS Water Data. 24-hour park dispatch: 1-888-692-1162.

Data: USGS Instantaneous Values (provisional). Photos: National Park Service — image credits. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors. Independent site — not affiliated with the NPS or any listed business. Disclaimers & privacy. © 2026 buffalofloatalert.com

River weather

Rain anywhere in the upper watershed can raise the river downstream within hours — check the whole river, not just your put-in.

Weather (National Weather Service)

No active NWS alerts for Newton, Searcy, Marion or Boone counties.

Ponca / Upper District

Today: 60°F, Mostly Sunny (7% precip)
Tonight: 40°F, Mostly Cloudy
Saturday: 62°F, Sunny
Saturday Night: 39°F, Clear

Gilbert / Middle District

Today: 64°F, Mostly Sunny (1% precip)
Tonight: 39°F, Mostly Cloudy
Saturday: 63°F, Sunny
Saturday Night: 35°F, Clear

Buffalo Point / Lower District

Today: 64°F, Mostly Sunny (1% precip)
Tonight: 41°F, Mostly Cloudy
Saturday: 63°F, Sunny
Saturday Night: 36°F, Clear

Source: api.weather.gov.