North Buffalo Creek at Greensboro Water Level

Current Water Level

Gage Height

Streamflow

Last Reading

FLOOD STAGES

Know the flood categories.

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

Major Flood

17 ft

Moderate Flood

15 ft

Minor Flood

13 ft

Action Stage

10 ft

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Historic Crests

Date	Stage	Flow
Sep 21, 1979	20.12 ft	9,140 cfs
Sep 17, 2018	15.44 ft	4,919 cfs
Sep 22, 2003	14.53 ft	—

About This Gauge

USGS Site

02095500

NWS LID

NBCN7

River

North Buffalo Creek

County

Guilford, NC

Coordinates

36.1203°N, 79.7083°W

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

The North Buffalo Creek at Greensboro gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02095500) 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 Greensboro?

The NWS-defined flood stage for North Buffalo Creek at Greensboro is 13 feet. Action stage begins at 10 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 15 feet, and major flooding at 17 feet.

How do I get alerts when North Buffalo Creek rises?

Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add North Buffalo Creek at Greensboro to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.

Where is the North Buffalo Creek at Greensboro gauge located?

The gauge is located in Guilford County, North Carolina at coordinates 36.1203°N, 79.7083°W. USGS site number: 02095500. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.

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On This River

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More Resources

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Source & Notes

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

North Buffalo Creek at Greensboro Water Level & Flood Stage.