Buffalo Creek at Tiff City, MO
Is Buffalo Creek at Tiff City, MO flooding right now?
Buffalo Creek at Tiff City, MO measured 2.04 ft on 2026-09-22 20:00:00 UTC. That observation was 8.0 ft below its 10 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.04 ft
Streamflow
0 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 10 ft. The highest crest on record was 18.13 ft on Sun, Jun 23, 2019.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 9 ft | 7.0 ft below |
| Minor flood | 10 ft | 8.0 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 12 ft | 10.0 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 18.13 ft | 2019-06-23 |
| 17.53 ft | 2017-04-29 |
| 15.28 ft | 2011-05-24 |
| 14.75 ft | 2021-03-13 |
| 14.31 ft | 2007-06-12 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Elk River near Tiff City, MO | 2.9 mi | McDonald County |
| Cave Springs Branch near South West City, MO | 8.6 mi | Delaware County |
| Honey Creek near South West City, MO | 9.5 mi | Delaware County |
| Indian Creek near Lanagan, MO | 9.9 mi | McDonald County |
| Elk River at MO-59, Noel, MO | 10.4 mi | McDonald County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.