North Buffalo Creek near Greensboro, NC
Is North Buffalo Creek near Greensboro, NC flooding right now?
North Buffalo Creek near Greensboro, NC measured 1.43 ft on 2026-09-22 21:30:00 UTC. That observation was 11.6 ft below its 13 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.43 ft
Streamflow
19 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 13 ft, with major flooding at 17 ft. The highest crest on record was 20.12 ft on Sat, Sep 22, 1979.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 10 ft | 8.6 ft below |
| Minor flood | 13 ft | 11.6 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 15 ft | 13.6 ft below |
| Major flood | 17 ft | 15.6 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 20.12 ft | 1979-09-22 |
| 15.44 ft | 2018-09-17 |
| 14.53 ft | 2003-09-23 |
| 14.49 ft | 2018-10-11 |
| 13.99 ft | 2018-11-13 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Creek at Sr2819 near Mcleansville, NC | 2.6 mi | Guilford County |
| South Buffalo Creek near Greensboro, NC | 4.3 mi | Guilford County |
| North Buffalo Creek at Church St at Greensboro, NC | 4.4 mi | Guilford County |
| Reedy Fork near Browns Summit, NC | 5.3 mi | Guilford County |
| Reedy Fork near Gibsonville, NC | 6.4 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.