Buffalo Creek at Gardenville
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 6.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 7.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 8.0 ft; major flooding begins at 9.0 ft.
| Action stage | 6.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 7.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 8.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 9.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 14.3 ft on Mar 21, 1978 (historic crest)
- 14.2 ft on Mar 5, 1979 (historic crest)
- 12.3 ft on Feb 21, 1996 (historic crest)
- 10.2 ft on Jun 1, 1937 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 6.0 ft | Action stage, high flows. No flooding. |
|---|---|
| 7.0 ft | Flood stage, minor flooding is possible along the low lying areas next to Buffalo Creek, especially in the farm fields downstream from Union Road. |
| 8.0 ft | Moderate flood, flooding is likely along low lying areas near the Buffalo Creek, especially near Collins Avenue, Elma Town Park, and in some sections of Elma Village north of the Bowen Road bridge. |
| 9.0 ft | Major flood, widespread flooding along low lying areas near Buffalo Creek. Most affected areas include Elma Village north of Bowen Road bridge, Blossom Road, Transit Road, and houses in back of 14 Holy Helpers Church near Union Road. |
Forecast office: NWS Buffalo · River Forecast Center: Northeast River Forecast Center.
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