River stage
Buffalo River (MS)
- River level
- 3.72 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS
- Gauges reporting
- 1 of 1
- Above flood stage
- 0
- Above action stage
- 0
- Overall
- Below flood stage
- Publisher
- NWS · USGS
In brief
On Oct 13, 2026, 1 of 1 gauge on the Buffalo River (MS) reported, and none was above flood stage.
Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges
Buffalo River level at Woodville
The Buffalo River is measured in one place, at Woodville, MS. The height below is the river at that spot rather than along its whole length, because the National Weather Service sets a flood stage for each gauge separately.
| Location | Level | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Woodville | 3.72 ft | normal, steady |
Recent levels on the Buffalo River
The chart covers the last 122 days of readings at Woodville, MS.
Other rivers nearby
- Buffalo River (AR) different river, same name
- Buffalo River (MN) different river, same name
- Buffalo River (TN) different river, same name
- Pearl River 23 gauges
- Black Creek (MS) 2 gauges
- Leaf River (MS) 4 gauges
- Wolf River (MS) 2 gauges
- Biloxi River 2 gauges
Frequently asked questions
Is the Buffalo River flooding right now?
No. The Buffalo River is below flood stage at Woodville, MS, its only gauge, as of 2026-10-13.
How high is the Buffalo River?
The Buffalo River is at 3.72 ft at Woodville, MS, the only gauge on the river.
Where is the Buffalo River measured?
The National Weather Service and USGS operate one gauge on the Buffalo River, at Woodville, MS.
What does flood stage mean?
Flood stage is the height at which a river begins to cause problems at that specific location. On the Buffalo River it is set for the gauge at Woodville, MS, so it describes conditions there rather than along the whole river. Action stage is the lower level at which forecasters start watching closely.
River stages and flood categories from the NOAA National Weather Service; daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.