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South Branch Forest River

River

Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date

Use caution

Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
  • Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 8 ft³/s over 86 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk.
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Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date

Use caution

Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. USGS gauge 05084000, as of Aug 22, 6:15 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 8 ft³/s over 86 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 6:15 AM gauge-local time
Streamflow
35 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
1.54 ft
water level

Flow is high for this date — above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 8 ft³/s over 86 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge FOREST RIVER NEAR FORDVILLE, ND (0.9 mi away), as of Aug 22, 6:15 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at South Branch Forest River

H: 79° L: 56°
Sunny
Sunny
56°
|
Feels like 54°
Precipitation
3%
Humidity
90%
Wind
6 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers
12 AM
Clear
64°
3 AM
Clear
59°
6 AM
Clear
57°
9 AM
Sunny
63°
12 PM
Sunny
73°
3 PM
Sunny
78°
6 PM
Sunny
79°
9 PM
Overcast
70°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is South Branch Forest River?
South Branch Forest River is a river in North Dakota.
Can you swim at South Branch Forest River?
Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 22, 2026.
What amenities does South Branch Forest River have?
Visitor-listed amenities at South Branch Forest River include camping-nearby.

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Amenities

Camping nearby