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South Fork Whitewater 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 269 ftΒ³/s over 24 years).
Use cautionGood conditions today

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 05383950, as of Aug 23, 10:00 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 269 ftΒ³/s over 24 years). β€” USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 10:00 AM gauge-local time
Streamflow
259 ftΒ³/s
discharge
Gage height
8.01 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date β€” within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 269 ftΒ³/s over 24 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge ROOT RIVER NEAR PILOT MOUND, MN (14.4 mi away), as of Aug 23, 10:00 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at South Fork Whitewater River

H: 78Β° L: 53Β°
Sunny
Sunny
66Β°
|
Feels like 63Β°
Precipitation
3%
Humidity
58%
Wind
7 mph
UV Index
3.4
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable
12 AM
Clear
59Β°
3 AM
Clear
56Β°
6 AM
Clear
53Β°
9 AM
Sunny
62Β°
12 PM
Sunny
73Β°
3 PM
Sunny
77Β°
6 PM
Sunny
77Β°
9 PM
Overcast
66Β°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is South Fork Whitewater River?
South Fork Whitewater River is a river in Minnesota.
Can you swim at South Fork Whitewater 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 South Fork Whitewater River rated?
South Fork Whitewater River in Minnesota has an average visitor rating of 4.3 out of 5, based on 13 reviews.

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