Rock Creek near Buffalo, WY
Is Rock Creek near Buffalo, WY flooding right now?
Rock Creek near Buffalo, WY measured 3.62 ft on 2026-09-11 01:15:00 UTC. That observation was 3.9 ft below its 7.5 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
3.62 ft
Streamflow
21 cfs
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 | 2.9 ft below |
| Minor flood | 7.5 ft | 3.9 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 8 ft | 4.4 ft below |
| Major flood | 9 ft | 5.4 ft below |
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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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.