Buffalo Creek at GA 272 near Oconee

1. 21.00 ftMajor 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.
2. 19.00 ftModerate 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.
3. 17.00 ftMinor flooding continues of the natural flood plain and woodlands along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Georgia Highway 272.
4. 15.00 ftFlood stage is reached. Minor flooding occurs of the natural flood plain and woodlands along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Georgia Highway 272.
5. 13.00 ftBankfull conditions occur along the creek upstream and downstream from the stream gage on Georgia Highway 272.

Most recent crests

• February 20, 2020: 15.14 ft
• February 8, 2020: 15.27 ft
• April 3, 2016: 15.81 ft
• July 5, 2013: 15.50 ft
• May 6, 2013: 15.49 ft
• February 19, 1995: 15.83 ft
• July 6, 1994: 14.74 ft

• Oconee River at Avant Mine near Oconee
• Oconee River at Oconee
• Comissioner Creek at US 441 at McIntyre
• Big Sandy Creek at US 441 near Irwinton
• Oconee River at Milledgeville
• Williamson Swamp Creek at Davisboro
• Oconee River at Lake Sinclair
• Ogeechee River at GA 88 near Grange

Forecasts by the Southeast River Forecast Center. Forecasts are not available. Only observed stages are available for this point. Automated gauge readings are now available, courtesy of the USGS.

Stage, flood stages, impacts and crest history from NOAA’s National Water Prediction Service. Streamflow and the daily record from the U.S. Geological Survey.