North Buffalo Creek at Church St at Greensboro, NC
Is North Buffalo Creek at Church St at Greensboro, NC flooding right now?
North Buffalo Creek at Church St at Greensboro, NC measured 2.64 ft on 2026-09-22 22:20:00 UTC. That observation was 11.4 ft below its 14 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.64 ft
Streamflow
16 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 14 ft, with major flooding at 18 ft. The highest crest on record was 18.96 ft on Thu, Aug 1, 2019.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 11 ft | 8.4 ft below |
| Minor flood | 14 ft | 11.4 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 16 ft | 13.4 ft below |
| Major flood | 18 ft | 15.4 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 18.96 ft | 2019-08-01 |
| 17.81 ft | 2003-09-23 |
| 17.73 ft | 2018-09-17 |
| 17.52 ft | 2018-10-11 |
| 16.41 ft | 2000-09-15 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| N Buffalo Creek at Westover Terrace at Greensboro, NC | 2.1 mi | Guilford County |
| South Buffalo Creek near Greensboro, NC | 4.1 mi | Guilford County |
| South Buffalo Creek at US 220 at Greensboro, NC | 4.2 mi | Guilford County |
| North Buffalo Creek near Greensboro, NC | 4.4 mi | Guilford County |
| Ryan Creek below US 220 at Greensboro, NC | 4.7 mi | Guilford 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.