Rock Creek near Buffalo, WY
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Gauge height
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Streamflow
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Minor flooding here begins at 7.5 ft, with major flooding at 9 ft. The highest crest on record was 8.8 ft on Sun, Jun 8, 1997.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 6.5 ft | — |
| Minor flood | 7.5 ft | — |
| Moderate flood | 8 ft | — |
| Major flood | 9 ft | — |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 8.8 ft | 1997-06-08 |
| 7.98 ft | 1963-06-15 |
| 7.96 ft | 1968-06-09 |
| 7.76 ft | 1971-05-30 |
| 7.6 ft | 1945-06-24 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Piney Creek at Kearny, WY | 6.2 mi | Johnson County |
| South Piney Creek at Willow Park, WY | 7.7 mi | Johnson County |
| Clear Creek near Buffalo, WY | 9.9 mi | Johnson County |
| Little Goose Creek In Canyon, near Big Horn, WY | 12.5 mi | Sheridan County |
| Little Goose Creek above Davis Creek, near Big Horn, WY | 13.8 mi | Sheridan County |
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