Buffalo Creek at Murat
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 6.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 8.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 10.0 ft; major flooding begins at 12.0 ft.
| Action stage | 6.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 8.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 10.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 12.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 11.4 ft on May 5, 2017 (historic crest)
- 9.0 ft on Jan 25, 2010 (historic crest)
- 8.5 ft on Feb 16, 2025 (historic crest)
- 8.4 ft on Jun 26, 2006 (historic crest)
Forecast office: NWS Blacksburg · River Forecast Center: Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center.
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