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Poteau River

Arkansas • 34.9189, -94.2994

Length

141 mi

227 km

Elevation

1,023′ → 391′

632 ft drop

Stream Order

Large River

Slope

0.08%

4.5 ft/mi

Drainage

1,884 mi²

4,881 km²

Avg Flow

2,070 cfs

1.4 mph velocity

Path to Mouth

384 mi

617 km to ocean

Classification

Tributary

Mid-reach

Elevation Profile

Data from USGS & NOAA for informational purposes only. More

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Water Level Gauges on Poteau River

There are 1 USGS water level monitoring stations on Poteau River providing real-time flow and stage data.

There are 2 boat ramps, launches, and public access points on Poteau River.