RIVER GAUGE · BUFFALO RIVER (MN)
Buffalo River (MN) near Hawley
Clay County, Minnesota
Water level3.21 ft
Flow10 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action7.5 ft744 cfs
Minor flood8 ft
Moderate flood9 ft
Major flood11 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 11 ft
MAJOR FLOOD STAGE.
- 9 ft
MODERATE FLOOD STAGE. Railroad underpass at US Hwy 10 floods.
- 8 ft
MINOR FLOOD STAGE. Parts of Hawley City Park begin to flood.
- 7.5 ft
ACTION STAGE/FORECAST SERVICE STAGE.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 1921 | 11.3 ft | 3,000 cfs |
| Jun 22, 2000 | 10.86 ft | 2,200 cfs |
| Apr 1, 2006 | 10.82 ft | 2,420 cfs |
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