Rock Creek near Buffalo

Last updated: Jul 5, 2025, 12:24 PM UTC
No watches, warnings or advisories are in effect for this area.

Flood Impacts 🅘

  • 9 - Major flooding of downstream homes near Interstate 90. Area around bridge on County Road 80 is inundated with water. Agricultural flooding 1 to 2 miles downstream is more widespread.
  • 8.8 - Record stage and flow---2,080 cfs (6/8/1997).
  • 8.5 - Water at top of bridge on County Road 80 may make bridge impassable. Flooding of downstream homes near Interstate 90. Minor agricultural flooding 1 to 2 miles downstream.

Gauge Info

Coordinates 44.4563, -106.878
RFC MBRFC
State WY
WFO RIW
County Johnson
Data Provider(s)
USGS 06320000

Gauge Location

Recent Crests

1. 7.50 ft on 05-28-2019
2. 7.48 ft on 05-28-2018
3. 6.81 ft on 06-13-2017
4. 4.81 ft on 06-07-2016
5. 6.96 ft on 06-11-2015

Historic Crests

1. 8.80 ft on 06-08-1997
2. 7.98 ft on 06-15-1963 1
3. 7.96 ft on 06-09-1968 1
4. 7.76 ft on 05-30-1971 1
5. 7.60 ft on 06-24-1945 1

Vertical Datum Table

type NGVD29
major Flooding 5289.00 ft
moderate Flooding 5288.00 ft
minor Flooding 5287.50 ft
action 5286.50 ft
Latest Value 5284.12 ft
Gauge Zero 5280.00 ft

Gauge Photos

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Looking Upstream---Low Flow

Probability Information

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WFO Information

Weather Forecast Office
Riverton
12744 West U.S. Highway 26
Riverton, WY 82501
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