Buffalo River near Dilworth, MN
Is Buffalo River near Dilworth, MN flooding right now?
Buffalo River near Dilworth, MN measured 3.19 ft on 2026-10-27 17:00:00 UTC. That observation was 9.8 ft below its 13 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
3.19 ft
Streamflow
43 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 13 ft, with major flooding at 26 ft. The highest crest on record was 27.1 ft on Wed, Jul 2, 1975.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 12 ft | 8.8 ft below |
| Minor flood | 13 ft | 9.8 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 20 ft | 16.8 ft below |
| Major flood | 26 ft | 22.8 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 27.1 ft | 1975-07-02 |
| 27.02 ft | 1997-04-06 |
| 25.86 ft | 2009-03-25 |
| 25.55 ft | 1969-04-11 |
| 24.43 ft | 2023-04-16 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Oakport Coulee at 70Th Ave near Oakport, MN | 5.2 mi | Clay County |
| Red River of the North at Fargo, ND | 9.1 mi | Cass County |
| Drain 40 at I-29 Crossing South of Harwood, ND | 10.1 mi | Cass County |
| Sheyenne River at Harwood, ND | 10.9 mi | Cass County |
| Red River (Stage Gage 2011) near Georgetown, MN | 11.5 mi | Clay County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.