Buffalo Creek (VA) near HAMPDEN SYDNEY
Highest recorded crests
- 15.0 ft on Aug 15, 1940 (historic crest)
- 13.3 ft on Oct 12, 2018 (historic crest)
- 12.4 ft on Jun 21, 1972 (historic crest)
- 11.8 ft on Aug 9, 2024 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 14.5 ft | Water begins to flood Five Forks Rd, secondary state route 658, about 100 ft east of the bridge across Buffalo Creek. |
|---|---|
| 17.0 ft | River stage sensor operating limit |
Forecast office: NWS Wakefield · River Forecast Center: Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center.
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