Water Flow Progression
Chart shows water traveling from Bull Shoals Dam to White Hole
Sunday, July 26, 2026 at 04:00 AM
Water released at the dam takes 2-4 hours to reach White Hole
| Time | Flow | At White Hole |
|---|---|---|
| Scheduled (SWPA forecast) | ||
| 7 AM | 723 CFS (0-1 generators: 473 generation + 250 min flow) |
~10:44 AM Excellent Wading |
| 6 AM | 723 CFS (0-1 generators: 473 generation + 250 min flow) |
~9:44 AM Excellent Wading |
| 5 AM | 723 CFS (0-1 generators: 473 generation + 250 min flow) |
~8:44 AM Excellent Wading |
| 4 AM | 723 CFS (0-1 generators: 473 generation + 250 min flow) |
~7:44 AM Excellent Wading |
| Actual (dam readings) | ||
| 2:00 AM | 752 CFS (0-1 generators) |
→ Arrives ~5:44 AM (in 103 min) |
| 1:00 AM | 784 CFS (0-1 generators) |
→ Arrives ~4:44 AM (in 43 min) |
| 11:00 PM | 728 CFS (0-1 generators) |
← AT WHITE HOLE NOW |
| 8:00 PM | 9,821 CFS (2-3 generators) |
passed |
Scheduled CFS are estimates based on generation plus ~250 CFS minimum base flow. Actual release may vary.
Forecast source: SWPA Generation Schedules
Chart shows water traveling from Bull Shoals Dam to White Hole
| Date/Time | Flow (CFS) | Generators | Travel Time (hrs) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-26 02:00 | 752 | 0.2 | 3.7 |
| 2026-07-26 01:00 | 784 | 0.2 | 3.7 |
| 2026-07-25 23:00 | 728 | 0.2 | 3.7 |
| 2026-07-25 22:00 | 726 | 0.2 | 3.7 |
| 2026-07-25 21:00 | 3916 | 1.2 | 3.6 |
| 2026-07-25 20:00 | 9821 | 3.0 | 2.7 |
| 2026-07-25 19:00 | 15830 | 4.8 | 2.3 |
| 2026-07-25 18:00 | 15897 | 4.8 | 2.3 |
| 2026-07-25 17:00 | 14159 | 4.3 | 2.4 |