Chattahoochee River at Buford Dam, near Buford, GA
Is Chattahoochee River at Buford Dam, near Buford, GA flooding right now?
Chattahoochee River at Buford Dam, near Buford, GA measured 0.96 ft on 2026-09-22 21:15:00 UTC. That observation was 11.0 ft below its 12 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
0.96 ft
Streamflow
2,300 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 12 ft. The highest crest on record was 7.88 ft on Fri, Oct 22, 1971.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 8 ft | 7.0 ft below |
| Minor flood | 12 ft | 11.0 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 7.88 ft | 1971-10-22 |
| 7.76 ft | 1972-10-10 |
| 7.41 ft | 1978-11-02 |
| 7.3 ft | 1976-06-29 |
| 7.3 ft | 1975-09-04 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Chattahoochee River Buford Dam near Buford, GA | 0.4 mi | Forsyth County |
| Richland Creek at Suwanee Dam Road, near Buford, GA | 1.7 mi | Gwinnett County |
| Chattahoochee River near Buford, GA | 2.3 mi | Gwinnett County |
| Level Creek at Suwanee Dam Road, near Suwanee, GA | 4.2 mi | Gwinnett County |
| Dick Creek at Old Atlanta Rd, near Suwanee, GA | 6.6 mi | Forsyth 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.