Buffalo River Near Hawley, Mn Realtime Data
BUFFALO RIVER NEAR HAWLEY, MN
Realtime Data • Report • Conditions
15
Discharge (cfs)
3.2
Gauge Height (ft)
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 15 cfs, and a gauge height of 3.16 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 15 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The river is fed by several tributaries and has several dams along its length. The primary constituents of the river include dissolved solids and nitrogen compounds. The river experiences seasonal variations in flow, with higher flows in the spring and lower flows in the summer and fall. Interestingly, the Buffalo River is known for its high level of pollutants, including E. coli, which has led to warnings against swimming in the river in some areas. Overall, the hydrology of the Buffalo River near Hawley, MN is complex, with a variety of factors affecting its flow and quality.
September 11, 2026
| Elevation | 1,121.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 3.16 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 14.5 ft3/s |
| Stream water level elevation above NAVD 1988, in ft | 1116.08 ft |
| Percent of Normal | 61% |
| Year Over Year Average | 24 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 1,520 cfs |
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