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Sunrise River Park

North Branch, Minnesota · Park

Comfortable for a swim today

Good to swim

As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Sunrise River Park is 73°F (23°C), measured by USGS gauge 05340500, 14 miles away.

Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 73°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

  • Water temperature is 73°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. — USGS gauge 05340500, as of Aug 22, 8:00 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 2,330 ft³/s over 119 years). — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 8:00 PM gauge-local time
Water temp
73°F
23°C
Streamflow
1,330 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
2.45 ft
water level

Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 2,330 ft³/s over 119 years).

No official beach-advisory feed for Minnesota yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge ST. CROIX RIVER AT ST. CROIX FALLS, WI (14 mi away), as of Aug 22, 8:00 PM gauge-local time.

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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.