South Branch Buffalo River at Sabin, MN
Is South Branch Buffalo River at Sabin, MN flooding right now?
South Branch Buffalo River at Sabin, MN measured 6.99 ft on 2026-09-11 00:45:00 UTC. That observation was 6.0 ft below its 13 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
6.99 ft
Streamflow
85 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 13 ft, with major flooding at 19 ft. The highest crest on record was 19.9 ft on Wed, Jul 2, 1975.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 12 ft | 5.0 ft below |
| Minor flood | 13 ft | 6.0 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 15 ft | 8.0 ft below |
| Major flood | 19 ft | 12.0 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 19.9 ft | 1975-07-02 |
| 19.11 ft | 1997-04-06 |
| 19.08 ft | 2009-03-25 |
| 18.29 ft | 2006-04-01 |
| 18.12 ft | 1969-04-10 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Wolverton Creek near Comstock, MN | 8.5 mi | Clay County |
| Red River of the North at Fargo, ND | 9.4 mi | Cass County |
| Wild Rice River near St Benedict, ND | 10.0 mi | Cass County |
| Red River of the North at Hickson, ND | 11.3 mi | Cass County |
| Buffalo River near Dilworth, MN | 13.0 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.