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North Buffalo Creek at Church St in Greensboro
North Carolina — Water Level & Flood Stage

Located in Guilford County, North Carolina on the North Buffalo Creek. Live water level data from USGS gauge 02095271, updated every 15 minutes.

Current Water Level

Gage Height

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Streamflow

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Last Reading

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Flood Stages

Major Flood

18 ft

Moderate Flood

16 ft

Minor Flood

14 ft

Action Stage

11 ft

Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.

What Floods at Each Level

18 ft

At 17ft, North Buffalo Creek will top the Church Street bridge. Water will inundate a parking lot and reach nearby businesses downstream of Church St. Evacuations may be needed.

14 ft

FLOOD WATERS WILL BEGIN TO THREATEN LOCATIONS ALONG BUFFALO CREEK AROUND CHURCH STREET. RISING WATER WILL ALSO THREATEN THE CHURCH STREET BRIDGE. HEAVY RAIN IN THIS PORTION OF GREENSBORO CAN ALSO CAUSE FLOODING ALONG MUDDY CREEK WHICH THREATENS US 29 IN THE WENDOVER AREA.

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
Jul 31, 201918.96 ft2,081 cfs
Jul 31, 201918.96 ft2,081 cfs
Sep 22, 200317.81 ft
Sep 22, 200317.81 ft
Sep 17, 201817.73 ft1,897 cfs

About This Gauge

USGS Site

02095271

NWS LID

NBUN7

River

North Buffalo Creek

County

Guilford, NC

Coordinates

36.0978°N, 79.7819°W

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current water level of North Buffalo Creek at Church St in Greensboro?

The North Buffalo Creek at Church St in Greensboro gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02095271) 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 North Buffalo Creek at Church St in Greensboro?

The NWS-defined flood stage for North Buffalo Creek at Church St in Greensboro is 14 feet. Action stage begins at 11 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 16 feet, and major flooding at 18 feet.

How do I get alerts when North Buffalo Creek rises?

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Where is the North Buffalo Creek at Church St in Greensboro gauge located?

The gauge is located in Guilford County, North Carolina at coordinates 36.0978°N, 79.7819°W. USGS site number: 02095271. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.

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Source & Notes

Data provided by: Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey