What is the current flow on South Branch Buffalo River?

South Branch Buffalo River was running 71 cubic feet per second as of Aug 1, 2026, 5:45 PM UTC, measured at USGS gauge 05061500. This is a build-time snapshot rather than a live reading — check the USGS gauge directly before relying on it.

South Branch Buffalo River

Minnesota. Streamflow and water-temperature readings from USGS gauges. Running 71 cfs as of Aug 1, 2026, 5:45 PM UTC.

Latest Reading

cubic feet / second

USGS gauge

Flow measured Aug 1, 2026, 5:45 PM UTC at gauge 05061500. These are build-time snapshots, not a live feed — check the USGS gauge before relying on them.

USGS Gauges on South Branch Buffalo River

Gauge	Station	Water temp?
05061500	SOUTH BRANCH BUFFALO RIVER AT SABIN, MN	—

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Conditions: USGS NWIS (public domain).