Major Flood
26 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
20 ft
Minor Flood
13 ft
Action Stage
12 ft
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.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | 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 |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
DILM5
River
Buffalo River (MN)
County
Clay, MN
Coordinates
46.9632°N, 96.6617°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Buffalo River (MN) near Dilworth?
The Buffalo River (MN) near Dilworth gauge is maintained by USGS (site 05062000) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Buffalo River (MN) near Dilworth?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Buffalo River (MN) near Dilworth is 13 feet. Action stage begins at 12 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 20 feet, and major flooding at 26 feet.
How do I get alerts when Buffalo River (MN) rises?
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Where is the Buffalo River (MN) near Dilworth gauge located?
The gauge is located in Clay County, Minnesota at coordinates 46.9632°N, 96.6617°W. USGS site number: 05062000. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 24 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.
- Stage may be affected by ice during winter months.