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SwedenClear Creek near Buffalo water level
River gauge, Clear Creek, Wyoming, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 20.2 cfs
History
What this means
Water levels are unremarkable at Clear Creek near Buffalo, where the gauge shows 1.53 ft.
It is 4.97 ft below the flood stage of 6.50 ft.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 1.53 ft – 1.66 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 5.09 ftJune 13, 2017
Paddling and fishing conditions
Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.
For reference, flood stage is 6.50 ft.
What happens at each level
- 6.50 ft
- Flood stage. Water begins to flood low areas of Clear Creek Trail 600 to 800 feet downstream of gage on left bank and just downstream of historic Buffalo hydro-electric power plant. Flooding occurring at City Park in Buffalo at this stage.
- 6.19 ft
- Record stage and flow---3,420 cfs (6/15/1963).
- 5.50 ft
- Bankfull stage.
- 1.53 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5.09 ft | June 13, 2017 |
| 2 | 4.77 ft | June 11, 2015 |
| 3 | 4.44 ft | June 8, 2019 |
| 4 | 4.32 ft | May 28, 2018 |
| 5 | 4.00 ft | June 4, 2015 |
| 6 | 3.61 ft | June 1, 2020 |
| 7 | 2.99 ft | June 10, 2016 |
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powder River at ArvadaRiver gauge, Powder River | 24.7 cfs | Very low | ±0 | 39 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for Clear Creek near Buffalo?
The official flood stage is 6.50 ft. The level is currently 4.97 ft below it.
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 Clear Creek near Buffalo today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 09:00 AM MDT, the water level was 1.53 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Clear Creek near Buffalo rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Clear Creek near Buffalo normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Clear Creek near Buffalo?
The highest level on record is 5.09 ft on June 13, 2017.
How often is this data updated?
The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:06318500(Agency page)- Coordinates
44.33275, -106.77727(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- NGVD29
- 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 | 1.53 ft | 2026-10-19 15:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 20.2 cfs | 2026-10-19 15:00 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Clear Creek near Buffalo (usgs:06318500). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/wyoming/clear-creek-near-buffalo
How we check values
Each reading is stored as published. We hold back values that jump faster than physically plausible and show the measurement time with every value.
Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer