Major Flood
22 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
20 ft
Minor Flood
18 ft
Action Stage
15 ft
What Floods at Each Level
20 ft
FLOODING OF AREAS IMMEDIATELY ADJACENT TO THE CREEK CAN BE EXPECTED. FLOOD WATERS WILL BACK UP RYAN CREEK THREATENING BOTH ROADS AND BUSUNESSES. SEVERAL BUSINESSES ALONG BUFFALO AND RYAN THE CREEK WILL FLOOD.
18 ft
WATER WILL RISE AND FLOOD PORTIONS OF SPRING VALLEY PARK ON WEST MEADOWVIEW ROAD. IF WATERS LEVEL CONTINUE TO RISE FLOODING COULD OCCUR IN BUSINESSES DOWNSTREAM.
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 17, 2018 | 16.77 ft | 2,731 cfs |
| Aug 31, 2000 | 14.73 ft | — |
| Oct 11, 2018 | 14.23 ft | 2,121 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
SBHN7
River
South Buffalo Creek
County
Guilford, NC
Coordinates
36.0378°N, 79.8003°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of South Buffalo Creek at US220 Nr Greensboro?
The South Buffalo Creek at US220 Nr Greensboro gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02094770) 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 South Buffalo Creek at US220 Nr Greensboro?
The NWS-defined flood stage for South Buffalo Creek at US220 Nr Greensboro is 18 feet. Action stage begins at 15 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 20 feet, and major flooding at 22 feet.
How do I get alerts when South Buffalo Creek rises?
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Where is the South Buffalo Creek at US220 Nr Greensboro gauge located?
The gauge is located in Guilford County, North Carolina at coordinates 36.0378°N, 79.8003°W. USGS site number: 02094770. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Upstream: South Buffalo Creek near Pomona
Downstream: South Buffalo Creek at McConnell Rd Nr Greensboro
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey