Major Flood
16 ft
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FLOOD STAGES
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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
13 ft
Minor Flood
10 ft
Action Stage
7 ft
What Floods at Each Level
15 ft
MAJOR FLOODING OF NUMEROUS HOMES AROUND LATHAM PARK ALONG THE CREEK CAN BE EXPECTED. SEVERAL ROADS FROM WESTOVER TERRACE TO LATHAN ROAD AND ELM STREET WILL FLOOD. EVACUATIONS WILL BE NEEDED.
13 ft
WATER WILL FLOOD SEVERAL HOMES ALONG LATHAM ROAD AND ALL OF LATHAM PARK. ROADS ALONG THE CREEK FROM WESTOVER TERRACE TO ELM STREET WILL FLOOD OR BECOME THREATENED BY FLOOD WATERS. EVACUATIONS MAY BE NEEDED
11 ft
WATER WILL START TO FLOOD SEVERAL ROADS ADJACENT TO THE CREEK INCLUDING LATHAM ROAD. MOST OF LATHAM PARK WILL BE FLOODED. WATER WILL BEGIN TO THREATEN A FEW HOMES ALONG LATHAM ROAD NEAR THE CREEK.
10 ft
MINOR FLOODING BEGINS ADJACENT TO THE CREEK. THE CREEK WILL BEGIN TO COME OUT OF BANKS AND FLOOD AREAS IMMEDIATELY ADJACENT TO THE CREEK. MINOR FLOODING IN LATHAM PARK CAN BE EXPECTED.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2003 | 14.07 ft | — |
| Oct 11, 2018 | 13.1 ft | 2,652 cfs |
| Sep 14, 2000 | 13 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
NBWN7
River
North Buffalo Creek
County
Guilford, NC
Coordinates
36.0792°N, 79.8133°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of North Buffalo Creek at Westover Terrace?
The North Buffalo Creek at Westover Terrace gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02095181) 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 Westover Terrace?
The NWS-defined flood stage for North Buffalo Creek at Westover Terrace is 10 feet. Action stage begins at 7 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 13 feet, and major flooding at 16 feet.
How do I get alerts when North Buffalo Creek rises?
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Where is the North Buffalo Creek at Westover Terrace gauge located?
The gauge is located in Guilford County, North Carolina at coordinates 36.0792°N, 79.8133°W. USGS site number: 02095181. 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