River stage
Buffalo River (MN)
- River level
- Normal
- Status
- Below flood stage
Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS
- Gauges reporting
- 4 of 4
- Above flood stage
- 0
- Above action stage
- 0
- Overall
- Below flood stage
- Publisher
- NWS · USGS
In brief
On Oct 13, 2026, 4 of 4 gauges on the Buffalo River (MN) reported, and none was above flood stage.
Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges
Buffalo River levels, gauge by gauge
The Buffalo River is measured at 4 gauges. Flood stages are set per gauge, so the same river is "high" at one town and normal at the next.
Recent levels on the Buffalo River
The gauge with the fullest recent record on this river is Dilworth, MN, with 122 days of readings.
Other rivers nearby
- Buffalo River (AR) different river, same name
- Buffalo River (MS) different river, same name
- Buffalo River (TN) different river, same name
- Snake River (Alvarado, MN) 2 gauges
- Snake River (MN) 3 gauges
- Minnesota River 15 gauges
- Vermilion River (MN) 2 gauges
- St. Croix River (MN, WI) 5 gauges
Frequently asked questions
Is the Buffalo River flooding right now?
No. Every one of the 4 reporting gauges on the Buffalo River is below flood stage as of 2026-10-13.
How high is the Buffalo River?
The river is measured at several points and each reads a different height. Dilworth is at 3.00 ft; Hawley is at 3.16 ft.
Where is the Buffalo River measured?
The National Weather Service and USGS operate 4 gauges on the Buffalo River in Minnesota.
What does flood stage mean?
Flood stage is the height at which a river begins to cause problems at that specific location. It is set per gauge, so the same river can be above flood stage in one town and normal a few miles downstream. Action stage is the lower level at which forecasters start watching closely.
River stages and flood categories from the NOAA National Weather Service; daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.