Buffalo Creek at GA 272 near Oconee
Future / Actual / Minor
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01/11/2021, 10:04 PM UTC through 01/11/2021, 10:04 PM UTC
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Observed (OBS) 06/07/2025 6:30 PM EDTLow Threshold: 0 ftCATEGORY STAGE 
Major Flooding 21 ft Moderate Flooding 19 ft Minor Flooding 15 ft Action 13 ft Reliability of the Forecast:
NOTE: Forecasts are not available. Only observed stages are available for this point.
Automated gauge readings are now available, courtesy of the USGS.
National Water Model Hydrograph
Official NWS streamflow forecasts are produced by NWS hydrologic forecasters for river gauge locations using hydrologic models which are calibrated to that location. This process considers additional guidance and information, including local expertise and experience, to produce the best forecast possible. The NWM output provides supplemental guidance to NWS forecasters and should not be considered an official NWS river forecast.
Flood Impacts
- 21 - Major flooding begins. Widespread flooding inundates the woodlands along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Georgia Highway 272. The water level begins to flood portions of the road and the bridge will be closed.
- 19 - Moderate flooding occurs of the natural flood plain and woodlands along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Georgia Highway 272. The water level begins to reach the bottom of the bridge and state officials will likely close the road at the bridge.
- 17 - Minor flooding continues of the natural flood plain and woodlands along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Georgia Highway 272.
Gauge Info
| Coordinates | 32.8911, -82.9611 |
| RFC | SERFC |
| State | GA |
| WFO | FFC |
| County | Washington |
| Data Provider(s) | |
| US Geological Survey | USGS--Water Resources of the United States |
| USGS | 02223110 |
Gauge Location
Recent Crests
| 1. | 15.14 ft | on 02-20-2020 |
| 2. | 15.27 ft | on 02-08-2020 |
| 3. | 15.81 ft | on 04-03-2016 |
| 4. | 15.50 ft | on 07-05-2013 |
| 5. | 15.49 ft | on 05-06-2013 |
Recent Crests
| 1. | 15.14 ft | on 02-20-2020 |
| 2. | 15.27 ft | on 02-08-2020 |
| 3. | 15.81 ft | on 04-03-2016 |
| 4. | 15.50 ft | on 07-05-2013 |
| 5. | 15.49 ft | on 05-06-2013 |
| 6. | 15.83 ft | on 02-19-1995 |
| 7. | 14.74 ft | on 07-06-1994 |
Historic Crests
| 1. | 15.83 ft | on 02-19-1995 |
| 2. | 15.81 ft | on 04-03-2016 |
| 3. | 15.50 ft | on 07-05-2013 |
| 4. | 15.49 ft | on 05-06-2013 |
| 5. | 15.27 ft | on 02-08-2020 |
Historic Crests
| 1. | 15.83 ft | on 02-19-1995 |
| 2. | 15.81 ft | on 04-03-2016 |
| 3. | 15.50 ft | on 07-05-2013 |
| 4. | 15.49 ft | on 05-06-2013 |
| 5. | 15.27 ft | on 02-08-2020 |
| 6. | 15.14 ft | on 02-20-2020 |
| 7. | 14.74 ft | on 07-06-1994 |
Low Water Records
Low Water Records
Vertical Datum Table
| type | NAVD88 | STND |
|---|---|---|
| major Flooding | 211.80 ft | 21.00 ft |
| moderate Flooding | 209.80 ft | 19.00 ft |
| minor Flooding | 205.80 ft | 15.00 ft |
| action | 203.80 ft | 13.00 ft |
| Latest Value | 198.71 ft | 7.91 ft |
| Gauge Zero | 190.80 ft | 0.00 ft |
Gauge Photos
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Probability Information
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Collaborative Agencies
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