Richland Creek at Suwanee Dam Road, near Buford, GA
Is Richland Creek at Suwanee Dam Road, near Buford, GA flooding right now?
Richland Creek at Suwanee Dam Road, near Buford, GA measured 0.51 ft on 2026-11-11 12:30:00 UTC. That observation was 9.5 ft below its 10 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
0.51 ft
Streamflow
9 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 10 ft, with major flooding at 15 ft. The highest crest on record was 10.45 ft on Sun, May 19, 2013.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 8 ft | 7.5 ft below |
| Minor flood | 10 ft | 9.5 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 12 ft | 11.5 ft below |
| Major flood | 15 ft | 14.5 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 10.45 ft | 2013-05-19 |
| 9.7 ft | 1995-10-05 |
| 8.37 ft | 2001-07-25 |
| 8.2 ft | 1998-04-09 |
| 7.94 ft | 1995-02-16 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Chattahoochee River near Buford, GA | 1.4 mi | Gwinnett County |
| Chattahoochee River at Buford Dam, near Buford, GA | 1.7 mi | Gwinnett County |
| Chattahoochee River Buford Dam near Buford, GA | 2.0 mi | Forsyth County |
| Level Creek at Suwanee Dam Road, near Suwanee, GA | 2.5 mi | Gwinnett County |
| Dick Creek at Old Atlanta Rd, near Suwanee, GA | 5.4 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.