Buffalo River near Hawley, MN
Is Buffalo River near Hawley, MN flooding right now?
Buffalo River near Hawley, MN measured 3.11 ft on 2026-09-11 01:45:00 UTC. That observation was 4.9 ft below its 8 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
3.11 ft
Streamflow
12 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 8 ft, with major flooding at 11 ft. The highest crest on record was 11.3 ft on Sat, Jan 1, 1921.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 7.5 ft | 4.4 ft below |
| Minor flood | 8 ft | 4.9 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 9 ft | 5.9 ft below |
| Major flood | 11 ft | 7.9 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 11.3 ft | 1921-01-01 |
| 10.86 ft | 2000-06-22 |
| 10.82 ft | 2006-04-01 |
| 10.77 ft | 1997-04-06 |
| 10.6 ft | 2009-03-25 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| South Branch Buffalo River at Sabin, MN | 15.0 mi | Clay County |
| Buffalo River near Dilworth, MN | 17.5 mi | Clay County |
| S. Br. Wild Rice River at Co. Rd. 27 near Felton, MN | 18.2 mi | Clay County |
| Red River of the North at Fargo, ND | 21.4 mi | Cass County |
| Oakport Coulee at 70Th Ave near Oakport, MN | 21.9 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.