South Buffalo Creek at US 220 at Greensboro, NC
Is South Buffalo Creek at US 220 at Greensboro, NC flooding right now?
South Buffalo Creek at US 220 at Greensboro, NC measured 2.38 ft on 2026-09-22 22:20:00 UTC. That observation was 15.6 ft below its 18 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.38 ft
Streamflow
17 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 18 ft, with major flooding at 22 ft. The highest crest on record was 16.77 ft on Mon, Sep 17, 2018.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 15 ft | 12.6 ft below |
| Minor flood | 18 ft | 15.6 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 20 ft | 17.6 ft below |
| Major flood | 22 ft | 19.6 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 16.77 ft | 2018-09-17 |
| 14.73 ft | 2000-09-01 |
| 14.23 ft | 2018-10-11 |
| 11.42 ft | 1999-01-03 |
| 10.59 ft | 2001-03-29 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Ryan Creek below US 220 at Greensboro, NC | 0.5 mi | Guilford County |
| N Buffalo Creek at Westover Terrace at Greensboro, NC | 2.9 mi | Guilford County |
| South Buffalo Creek near Pomona, NC | 3.2 mi | Guilford County |
| North Buffalo Creek at Church St at Greensboro, NC | 4.2 mi | Guilford County |
| South Buffalo Creek near Greensboro, NC | 4.4 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.