Buffalo Fork above Lava Creek, near Moran, WY
Is Buffalo Fork above Lava Creek, near Moran, WY flooding right now?
Buffalo Fork above Lava Creek, near Moran, WY measured 1.08 ft on 2026-09-11 01:30:00 UTC. That observation was 7.4 ft below its 8.5 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.08 ft
Streamflow
178 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 8.5 ft. The highest crest on record was 8.5 ft on Tue, Jun 9, 1981.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 8 ft | 6.9 ft below |
| Minor flood | 8.5 ft | 7.4 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 9 ft | 7.9 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 8.5 ft | 1981-06-09 |
| 8.18 ft | 2011-07-01 |
| 7.95 ft | 2017-06-09 |
| 7.93 ft | 1982-06-29 |
| 7.91 ft | 1974-06-19 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Pacific Creek at Moran, WY | 3.9 mi | Teton County |
| Spread Creek at Diversion Dam, near Moran, WY | 5.0 mi | Teton County |
| Snake River near Moran, WY | 7.4 mi | Teton County |
| South Fork Spread Creek at mouth, near Moran, WY | 7.8 mi | Teton County |
| Leidy Creek at mouth, near Moran, WY | 9.6 mi | Teton 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.