Major Flood
16 ft
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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
14 ft
Minor Flood
11 ft
Action Stage
9 ft
What Floods at Each Level
16 ft
Major flooding begins. Flooding will reach the lower floor of the Ashley Park Apartments, and access to the apartments via Maplewood Dr. is blocked. Flooding can be expected to impede traffic on Merritt St, Holden Rd, and High Point Rd. Flooding will threat homes along Carrington St., Talley St., and Stokes St. where evacuations may be needed.
14 ft
Moderate flooding begins. Water will reach the road surface at Merritt Dr. Flooding will threaten Maplewood Dr. access to the Ashley Creek Apartments.
11 ft
Minor flooding begins in areas immediately adjacent to the creek.
9 ft
Action stage. The creek is at bankfull and water will reach the top opening of the culvert under Merritt St.
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 12, 2023 | 15.47 ft | 1,249 cfs |
| Sep 22, 2003 | 14.77 ft | 1,212 cfs |
| Sep 17, 2018 | 14.64 ft | 1,207 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
SBPN7
River
South Buffalo Creek
County
Guilford, NC
Coordinates
36.0497°N, 79.8561°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of South Buffalo Creek near Pomona?
The South Buffalo Creek near Pomona gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02094659) 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 near Pomona?
The NWS-defined flood stage for South Buffalo Creek near Pomona is 11 feet. Action stage begins at 9 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 14 feet, and major flooding at 16 feet.
How do I get alerts when South Buffalo Creek rises?
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Where is the South Buffalo Creek near Pomona gauge located?
The gauge is located in Guilford County, North Carolina at coordinates 36.0497°N, 79.8561°W. USGS site number: 02094659. 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