Station Name: Buffalo River near Boxley, AR
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 1,168 feet

Nearest Address:
Kingston, AR 72742
Netwon County

GPS Coordinates: 35.93888889, -93.405

Nearby Water Temperatures

Extreme Cold Watch issued January 22 at 12:00AM CST until January 26 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Little Rock AR

Effective: Thu January 22, 2026, 12:00 AM
Expires: Thu January 22, 2026, 3:00 PM

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 10 to 15 degrees below zero possible, and minimum air temperatures as low as 0 to 5 degrees below zero. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, and western Arkansas. * WHEN...From late Friday night through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

Winter Storm Watch issued January 22 at 1:40AM CST until January 25 at 6:00AM CST by NWS Little Rock AR

Effective: Thu January 22, 2026, 1:40 AM
Expires: Thu January 22, 2026, 3:00 PM

* WHAT...A high impact winter storm is expected this Friday night through Sunday morning with heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches are expected over the northern portions of the state, with local amounts in excess of 8 inches possible. A mixture of snow and sleet accumulations between 2 to 5 inches is expected over central to southern Arkansas. Ice accumulations around a quarter to one half of an inch are possible over southern Arkansas, with locally greater amounts near three quarters of an inch. * WHERE...Portions of central, eastern, north central, southeast, southwest, and western Arkansas. * WHEN...From Friday afternoon through late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...Expect power outages and tree damage due to the ice. Travel could be impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute.

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

Extreme Cold Watch issued January 22 at 5:53AM CST until January 26 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Little Rock AR

Effective: Thu January 22, 2026, 5:53 AM
Expires: Thu January 22, 2026, 4:00 PM

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 10 to 15 degrees below zero possible, and minimum air temperatures as low as 0 to 5 degrees below zero. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, and western Arkansas. * WHEN...From late Friday night through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

Extreme Cold Warning issued January 22 at 11:40AM CST until January 26 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Little Rock AR

Effective: Thu January 22, 2026, 11:40 AM
Expires: Fri January 23, 2026, 6:00 AM

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills of 5 below to colder than 15 below zero expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, eastern, north central, southeast, southwest, and western Arkansas. * WHEN...From midnight Friday Night to noon CST Monday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 5 to colder than 15 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of freezing temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly. Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and unfrozen water. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.

Winter Storm Warning issued January 22 at 10:11AM CST until January 25 at 6:00PM CST by NWS Little Rock AR

Effective: Thu January 22, 2026, 10:11 AM
Expires: Fri January 23, 2026, 6:00 AM

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and some sleet accumulations between 4 and 10 inches across northern sections...sleet and some snow accumulation of 1 to 4 inches over central sections...and sleet and ice accumulations around one to three quarters of an inch across far southern and southeast sections. * WHERE...Portions of central, eastern, north central, southeast, southwest, and western Arkansas. * WHEN...From noon Friday to 6 PM CST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Expect power outages and tree damage due to the ice. Travel could be impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute.

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions across Arkansas can be found at www.idrivearkansas.com.

Extreme Cold Watch issued January 21 at 11:46PM CST until January 26 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Tulsa OK

Effective: Wed January 21, 2026, 11:46 PM
Expires: Thu January 22, 2026, 12:15 PM

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills between 5 below and 15 below possible. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Arkansas and east central, northeast, and southeast Oklahoma. * WHEN...From late Friday night through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.

To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly. Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and unfrozen water. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

Winter Storm Watch issued January 21 at 11:43PM CST until January 25 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Tulsa OK

Effective: Wed January 21, 2026, 11:43 PM
Expires: Thu January 22, 2026, 12:00 PM

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow and sleet accumulations between 5 and 10 inches with locally heavier amounts up to 15 inches and ice accumulations between a quarter and a half inch are possible. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Arkansas and east central, northeast, and southeast Oklahoma. * WHEN...From Friday afternoon through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Isolated power outages and tree damage are possible due to the ice. Travel will be severely impacted. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute.

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

Winter Storm Warning issued January 22 at 11:02AM CST until January 25 at 3:00PM CST by NWS Tulsa OK

Effective: Thu January 22, 2026, 11:02 AM
Expires: Fri January 23, 2026, 5:15 AM

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. North of Interstate 40, mainly snow is expected, with total accumulations between 6 and 12 inches. Blowing and drifting snow may occur. South of Interstate 40, mainly sleet is expected, mixing with snow and freezing rain. Total sleet and snow accumulations between 3 to 5 inches. Freezing rain of up to 0.25 inches may occur near the Red River. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Arkansas and east central, northeast, and southeast Oklahoma. * WHEN...From noon Friday to Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Dangerous to near impossible travel conditions are expected areawide, with impacts likely to continue into next week given the forecasted snow and sleet amounts. Localized power outages may occur, especially near the Red River, where heavier icing is possible. Brutally cold temperatures will prevail through the weekend and into early next week. Warming shelters should be considered.

Preparations for a high impact winter storm should be ongoing and completed by early Friday. Ensure all required medicine and food supplies are secured. Avoid travel if possible from Friday evening through Sunday. In Arkansas, for the latest road conditions call 1-800-245-1672 or go to idrivearkansas.com. In Oklahoma, for the latest road conditions call 1-844-465-4997 or go to okRoads.org.

Extreme Cold Warning issued January 22 at 11:02AM CST until January 26 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Tulsa OK

Effective: Thu January 22, 2026, 11:02 AM
Expires: Fri January 23, 2026, 5:15 AM

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 15 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Arkansas and east central, northeast, and southeast Oklahoma. * WHEN...From midnight Friday Night to noon CST Monday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.

Do not spend extra time in the cold. Wear layers of warm clothes a hat, and gloves. Check on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.

Dense Fog Advisory issued January 22 at 12:00AM CST until January 22 at 8:00AM CST by NWS Little Rock AR

Effective: Thu January 22, 2026, 12:00 AM
Expires: Thu January 22, 2026, 3:00 PM

* WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, visibility a quarter mile or less in dense fog. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills of 5 to 10 degrees below zero and minimum air temperatures as low as 5 to 0 degrees. * WHERE...Portions of central, eastern, north central, southeast, southwest, and western Arkansas. * WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 8 AM CST Thursday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from late Friday night through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you.

Extreme Cold Watch issued January 22 at 12:00AM CST until January 26 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Little Rock AR

Effective: Thu January 22, 2026, 12:00 AM
Expires: Thu January 22, 2026, 3:00 PM

* WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, visibility a quarter mile or less in dense fog. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills of 5 to 10 degrees below zero and minimum air temperatures as low as 5 to 0 degrees. * WHERE...Portions of central, eastern, north central, southeast, southwest, and western Arkansas. * WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 8 AM CST Thursday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from late Friday night through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you.

Extreme Cold Watch issued January 22 at 5:53AM CST until January 26 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Little Rock AR

Effective: Thu January 22, 2026, 5:53 AM
Expires: Thu January 22, 2026, 4:00 PM

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as as low as 5 to 0 degrees possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, eastern, north central, southeast, southwest, and western Arkansas. * WHEN...From late Friday night through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.