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Buffalo River
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Live flow only — judge the water in person
Use cautionLive 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.
- Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 28 ft³/s over 80 years).
Live flow only — judge the water in person
Use cautionLive 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, 5:45 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, 5:45 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, 5:45 AM gauge-local time.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Buffalo River?
- Buffalo River is a river in Minnesota.
- Can you swim at Buffalo River?
- Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 23, 2026.
- How is Buffalo River rated?
- Buffalo River in Minnesota has an average visitor rating of 4.1 out of 5, based on 21 reviews.
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