RIVER GAUGE · BUFFALO RIVER (MN)
Buffalo River (MN) near Dilworth
Clay County, Minnesota
Water level2.87 ft
Flow34 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:00 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action12 ft1,118 cfs
Minor flood13 ft
Moderate flood20 ft
Major flood26 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 26 ft
MAJOR FLOOD STAGE.
- 25 ft
US Highway 10 east of Glyndon is flooded. Extensive flooding to agricultural areas.
- 22 ft
The approach road on the north side of the bridge begins to flood.
- 20 ft
MODERATE FLOOD STAGE.
- 17 ft
Some agricultural flooding begins.
- 15.8 ft
Road west of gage begins to flood.
- 15 ft
Gage not accessible above 15 feet.
- 14.9 ft
Bottom of steel bridge causes upstream road to flood.
- 13 ft
MINOR FLOOD STAGE.
- 12 ft
ACTION STAGE/FORECAST SERVICE STAGE.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 1975 | 27.1 ft | 13,600 cfs |
| Apr 5, 1997 | 27.02 ft | 8,370 cfs |
| Mar 24, 2009 | 25.86 ft | 11,400 cfs |
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