Can you swim here today?
Buffalo River
Minnesota · River
Live flow only — judge the water in person
Use cautionAs of August 23, 2026, USGS gauge 05061000, 12.1 miles away, reports a streamflow of 15 ft³/s near Buffalo River but no water-temperature reading.
Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
- Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. — USGS gauge 05061000, as of Aug 23, 6:45 AM gauge-local time
- Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 28 ft³/s over 80 years). — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 6:45 AM gauge-local time
Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 28 ft³/s over 80 years).
No official beach-advisory feed for Minnesota yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge BUFFALO RIVER NEAR HAWLEY, MN (12.1 mi away), as of Aug 23, 6:45 AM gauge-local time.
Before you get in
- Never swim alone — and keep weaker swimmers within arm's reach.
- Scout depth and entry/exit points before you get in.
- Read the current: avoid fast, rising, or murky water.
- Check the forecast — get out well before storms or lightning.
- Obey posted signs, flags, and lifeguard guidance.
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Conditions are for general information only and can change quickly. Always judge the water in person and follow posted advisories and local guidance before swimming or paddling.