South Buffalo Creek near Pomona water level

Name: South Buffalo Creek near Pomona water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
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River gauge, South Buffalo Creek, North Carolina, United States

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Normal for late October

Water level

0.89ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 21, 2026, 06:05 AM EDT (24 min ago)

Flow: 0.6 cfs

History

7 days 30 days 1 year Years compared

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Water level Normal range (10–90 %) Minor flood stage

What this means

South Buffalo Creek near Pomona is at 0.89 ft, in the normal range for late October.

The median for late October is 0.94 ft, based on 26 years of readings, so the river stage is 0.05 ft below typical. It is 10.11 ft below the flood stage of 11.00 ft. On the same day last year the reading was 1.07 ft, a difference of −0.18 ft.

It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 0.87 ft and 1.82 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.

Compared with 26 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date: 0.94 ft0.05 ft below the median for this date
Normal for this date: 0.68 ft – 1.32 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (26 years of records)
Same day last year: 1.07 ft−0.18 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days: 0.87 ft – 1.82 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months: 0.84 ft – 3.42 ft
Highest on record: 15.47 ftSeptember 13, 2023

Floating and fishing near South Buffalo Creek near Pomona

Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.

Flood stage here is 11.00 ft, 10.11 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

What happens at each level

16.00 ft: Major flooding begins. Flooding will reach the lower floor of the Ashley Park Apartments, and access to the apartments via Maplewood Dr. is blocked. Flooding can be expected to impede traffic on Merritt St, Holden Rd, and High Point Rd. Flooding will threat homes along Carrington St., Talley St., and Stokes St. where evacuations may be needed.
14.00 ft: Moderate flooding begins. Water will reach the road surface at Merritt Dr. Flooding will threaten Maplewood Dr. access to the Ashley Creek Apartments.
11.00 ft: Minor flooding begins in areas immediately adjacent to the creek.
9.00 ft: Action stage. The creek is at bankfull and water will reach the top opening of the culvert under Merritt St.
0.89 ft: Right now

Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	15.47 ft	September 13, 2023
2	14.77 ft	September 23, 2003
3	14.64 ft	September 17, 2018
4	14.46 ft	August 10, 2024
5	14.01 ft	September 15, 2000
6	12.47 ft	October 11, 2018
7	7.68 ft	August 26, 1999
8	7.37 ft	September 24, 2001

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:32 AM Sunset 06:37 PM Daylight 11 hr, 5 min Waxing gibbous 76%

Map

Other gauges on South Buffalo Creek

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
South Buffalo Creek at US 220 at GreensboroRiver gauge, South Buffalo Creek	1.98 ft	Low	+0.01 ft	3.2 mi
South Buffalo Creek near GreensboroRiver gauge, South Buffalo Creek	1.15 ft	Very low	−0.02 ft	7 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
North Buffalo Creek at Westover Terrace at GreensboroRiver gauge, North Buffalo Creek	0.59 ft	Very low	+0.04 ft	3.1 mi
Ryan Creek below US 220 at GreensboroRiver gauge, Ryan Creek	1.01 ft	Normal	+0.01 ft	3.5 mi
East Fork Deep River near High PointRiver gauge, East Fork Deep River	2.00 ft	Very low	±0	5.1 mi
North Buffalo Creek at Church St at GreensboroRiver gauge, North Buffalo Creek	1.99 ft	Normal	+0.02 ft	5.3 mi
Horsepen Creek at US 220 near GreensboroRiver gauge, Horsepen Creek	1.89 ft	Normal	+0.01 ft	6.1 mi
Brush Creek at Muirfield Road at GreensboroRiver gauge, Brush Creek	1.77 ft	Low	−0.02 ft	7 mi
North Buffalo Creek near GreensboroRiver gauge, North Buffalo Creek	0.85 ft	Very low	−0.05 ft	10 mi
Reedy Fork near Oak RidgeRiver gauge, Reedy Fork	3.64 ft	Normal	±0	10 mi

Questions and answers

Is South Buffalo Creek near Pomona higher than last year?

No, it is 0.18 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 1.07 ft.

What is flood stage for South Buffalo Creek near Pomona?

The official flood stage is 11.00 ft. The level is currently 10.11 ft below it.

What is a normal level for South Buffalo Creek near Pomona in late October?

The median for late October is 0.94 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 0.68 ft and 1.32 ft, based on 26 years of records.

Is gage height the same as water depth?

No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.

What is the water level of South Buffalo Creek near Pomona today?

On Oct 21, 2026, 06:05 AM EDT, the water level was 0.89 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is South Buffalo Creek near Pomona rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours. Steady over the last 7 days.

Is the level of South Buffalo Creek near Pomona normal?

Normal for late October. Compared with 26 years of daily readings for this time of year.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:02094659 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 36.04944, -79.85528 (WGS84)
Vertical datum: NAVD88
Update interval: every 15 minutes
Licence: Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision

Published series

Parameter	Last value	Time (UTC)	Quality
Water level	0.89 ft	2026-10-21 10:05	Provisional
Flow	0.6 cfs	2026-10-21 10:05	Provisional

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