Arkansas Creek Intelligence

Real-time creek conditions for Arkansas whitewater paddlers. Radar-based predictions, USGS gauge monitoring, and recession forecasts for 25 creeks across Arkansas and eastern Oklahoma.

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6 gauges showing Optimal

Creek Gauges

WOKA and Siloam Springs Kayak Park (II-III)
1,900 cfs
Above Recommended
as of 6:00 AM CT
Big Piney Cr (below Longpool) (I-II)
2.27 ft
Optimal
as of 6:45 AM CT
Cossatot River (II-IV)
3.58 ft
Optimal
as of 7:00 AM CT
Dragover - Ouachita (I-II)
6.11 ft
Optimal
as of 6:45 AM CT
Mulberry R. (above Hwy 23) (II)
3.08 ft
Optimal
as of 6:30 AM CT
Mulberry R. (below Hwy 23) (I-II)
3.08 ft
Optimal
as of 6:30 AM CT
South Fourche Lafave (II+)
4.77 ft
Optimal
as of 6:45 AM CT
Big Piney Cr (above Longpool) (II+)
2.27 ft
Low but Floatable
as of 6:45 AM CT
Frog Bayou (II)
0.00 ft
Low but Floatable
as of 6:00 AM CT
Illinois Bayou (II)
6.31 ft
Low but Floatable
as of 6:30 AM CT
Lee Cr. (II+)
4.81 ft
Low but Floatable
as of 6:15 AM CT
Little Missouri (II-III)
4.87 ft
Low but Floatable
as of 6:00 AM CT
Little Piney (II-III)
3.40 ft
Low but Floatable
as of 6:30 AM CT
Ponca - Buffalo (I-II)
188 cfs
Low but Floatable
as of 7:00 AM CT
White R., West Fork (I-II)
4.77 ft
Low but Floatable
as of 6:30 AM CT
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Last updated: 7:17 AM CT
DISCLAIMER: This site provides creek condition estimates for informational purposes only. Gauge data, radar estimates, and forecasts may be delayed, inaccurate, or unavailable. Always exercise independent judgment. Whitewater kayaking is inherently dangerous — water conditions can change rapidly. This site and its maintainers assume no responsibility for decisions made based on information displayed here.