South Buffalo Creek near Greensboro, NC
Is South Buffalo Creek near Greensboro, NC flooding right now?
South Buffalo Creek near Greensboro, NC measured 1.19 ft on 2026-11-11 14:25:00 UTC. That observation was 15.8 ft below its 17 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.19 ft
Streamflow
2 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 17 ft, with major flooding at 25 ft. The highest crest on record was 14.64 ft on Mon, Sep 17, 2018.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 15 ft | 13.8 ft below |
| Minor flood | 17 ft | 15.8 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 21 ft | 19.8 ft below |
| Major flood | 25 ft | 23.8 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 14.64 ft | 2018-09-17 |
| 14.37 ft | 2003-03-20 |
| 14.2 ft | 2018-10-12 |
| 13.13 ft | 2000-09-15 |
| 12.29 ft | 2002-09-01 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| North Buffalo Creek at Church St at Greensboro, NC | 4.1 mi | Guilford County |
| North Buffalo Creek near Greensboro, NC | 4.3 mi | Guilford County |
| South Buffalo Creek at US 220 at Greensboro, NC | 4.4 mi | Guilford County |
| Ryan Creek below US 220 at Greensboro, NC | 4.4 mi | Guilford County |
| N Buffalo Creek at Westover Terrace at Greensboro, NC | 5.0 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.