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South Branch Forest River
River
Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date
Use cautionUse 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 cautionUse 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
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.
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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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