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Sleepy Eye Creek

River

4.8(4 reviews)

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 21 ftΒ³/s over 101 years).
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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 05316500, as of Aug 23, 11:00 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 21 ftΒ³/s over 101 years). β€” USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 11:00 AM gauge-local time
Streamflow
29 ftΒ³/s
discharge
Gage height
1.73 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date β€” within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 21 ftΒ³/s over 101 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge REDWOOD RIVER NEAR REDWOOD FALLS, MN (13.6 mi away), as of Aug 23, 11:00 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Sleepy Eye Creek

H: 85Β° L: 52Β°
Overcast
Overcast
72Β°
|
Feels like 72Β°
Precipitation
5%
Humidity
54%
Wind
3 mph
UV Index
5
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable
12 AM
Clear
60Β°
3 AM
Clear
56Β°
6 AM
Overcast
53Β°
9 AM
Sunny
62Β°
12 PM
Sunny
76Β°
3 PM
Overcast
80Β°
6 PM
Sunny
84Β°
9 PM
Cloudy
74Β°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Sleepy Eye Creek?
Sleepy Eye Creek is a river in Minnesota.
Can you swim at Sleepy Eye Creek?
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 Sleepy Eye Creek rated?
Sleepy Eye Creek in Minnesota has an average visitor rating of 4.8 out of 5, based on 4 reviews.

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