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Buffalo Creek at GA 272 near Oconee

National Weather Service gauge BFOG1 · Georgia · Washington County · 32.8911, -82.9611 · USGS 02223110

Flood levels

Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 13.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 15.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 19.0 ft; major flooding begins at 21.0 ft.

Action stage13.0 ft
Minor flooding15.0 ft
Moderate flooding19.0 ft
Major flooding21.0 ft

Highest recorded crests

What the water does

National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.

13.0 ftBankfull conditions occur along the creek upstream and downstream from the stream gage on Georgia Highway 272.
15.0 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.
17.0 ftMinor flooding continues of the natural flood plain and woodlands along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Georgia Highway 272.
19.0 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.
21.0 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.

Forecast office: NWS Peachtree City · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.

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