Buffalo Fork above Lava Creek, near Moran, WY
Is Buffalo Fork above Lava Creek, near Moran, WY flooding right now?
No — Buffalo Fork above Lava Creek, near Moran, WY is at 1.97 ft, 6.5 ft below its 8.5 ft flood stage, as of 24 min ago.
Gauge height
1.97 ft
Streamflow
619 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 | 6.0 ft below |
| Minor flood | 8.5 ft | 6.5 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 9 ft | 7.0 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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