Major Flood
21 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
19 ft
Minor Flood
15 ft
Action Stage
13 ft
What Floods at Each Level
21 ft
Major flooding begins. Widespread flooding inundates the woodlands along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Georgia Highway 272. The water level begins to flood portions of the road and the bridge will be closed.
19 ft
Moderate flooding occurs of the natural flood plain and woodlands along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Georgia Highway 272. The water level begins to reach the bottom of the bridge and state officials will likely close the road at the bridge.
17 ft
Minor flooding continues of the natural flood plain and woodlands along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Georgia Highway 272.
15 ft
Flood stage is reached. Minor flooding occurs of the natural flood plain and woodlands along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Georgia Highway 272.
13 ft
Bankfull conditions occur along the creek upstream and downstream from the stream gage on Georgia Highway 272.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 18, 1995 | 15.83 ft | 7,540 cfs |
| Apr 2, 2016 | 15.81 ft | 7,001 cfs |
| Jul 5, 2013 | 15.5 ft | 6,355 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
BFOG1
River
Buffalo Creek
County
Washington, GA
Coordinates
32.8911°N, 82.9611°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Buffalo Creek at GA 272 near Oconee?
The Buffalo Creek at GA 272 near Oconee gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02223110) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Buffalo Creek at GA 272 near Oconee?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Buffalo Creek at GA 272 near Oconee is 15 feet. Action stage begins at 13 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 19 feet, and major flooding at 21 feet.
How do I get alerts when Buffalo Creek rises?
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Where is the Buffalo Creek at GA 272 near Oconee gauge located?
The gauge is located in Washington County, Georgia at coordinates 32.8911°N, 82.9611°W. USGS site number: 02223110. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- Automated gauge readings are now available, courtesy of the USGS.