South Branch Buffalo River At Sabin, Mn Realtime Data
SOUTH BRANCH BUFFALO RIVER AT SABIN, MN
Realtime Data • Report • Conditions
44
Discharge (cfs)
5.5
Gauge Height (ft)
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 44 cfs, and a gauge height of 5.51 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 52 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The river is primarily fed by precipitation and snowmelt, with occasional inputs from nearby wetlands and groundwater. There are no significant tributaries or dams along the river, and flow levels tend to be highest in the spring and early summer due to snowmelt and runoff. The river supports a variety of aquatic species, including fish, insects, and amphibians, and is popular among anglers and recreational boaters. Despite its relatively small size, the South Branch Buffalo River has a rich cultural and historical significance, with many local landmarks and stories associated with its waters.
July 19, 2026
| Elevation | 913.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Turbidity, water, unfiltered, monochrome near infra-red LED light, 780-900 nm, detection angle 90 ±2.5°, formazin nephelometric units (FNU) | 15.5 FNU |
| Gage height, ft | 5.51 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 43.5 ft3/s |
| Stream water level elevation above NAVD 1988, in ft | 908.84 ft |
| Percent of Normal | 61% |
| Year Over Year Average | 72 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 4,840 cfs |
| Geolocation | 46.78, -96.63 |
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