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Photo: Buffalo River State Park swimming pool by McGhiever (CC BY-SA 3.0) License

Buffalo River

River

Live flow only β€” judge the water in person

Use caution

Live flow only β€” 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 within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 34 ftΒ³/s over 95 years).

Live flow only β€” judge the water in person

Use caution

Live flow only β€” 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. β€” USGS gauge 05062000, as of Aug 23, 6:00 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 34 ftΒ³/s over 95 years). β€” USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 6:00 AM gauge-local time
Streamflow
24 ftΒ³/s
discharge
Gage height
2.55 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date β€” within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 34 ftΒ³/s over 95 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge BUFFALO RIVER NEAR DILWORTH, MN (0.3 mi away), as of Aug 23, 6:00 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Buffalo River

H: 86Β° L: 52Β°
Clear
Clear
59Β°
|
Feels like 55Β°
Precipitation
6%
Humidity
70%
Wind
7 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
πŸ₯ΆToo cold for most swimmers
12 AM
Clear
60Β°
3 AM
Clear
57Β°
6 AM
Clear
53Β°
9 AM
Overcast
63Β°
12 PM
Overcast
79Β°
3 PM
Cloudy
83Β°
6 PM
Overcast
86Β°
9 PM
Overcast
78Β°

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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 β€” 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 4.2 out of 5, based on 13 reviews.

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