South Buffalo Creek near Pomona
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 9.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 11.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 14.0 ft; major flooding begins at 16.0 ft.
| Action stage | 9.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 11.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 14.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 16.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 15.5 ft on Sep 13, 2023 (historic crest)
- 14.8 ft on Sep 23, 2003 (historic crest)
- 14.6 ft on Sep 17, 2018 (historic crest)
- 14.5 ft on Aug 10, 2024 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 9.0 ft | Action stage. The creek is at bankfull and water will reach the top opening of the culvert under Merritt St. |
|---|---|
| 11.0 ft | Minor flooding begins in areas immediately adjacent to the creek. |
| 14.0 ft | Moderate flooding begins. Water will reach the road surface at Merritt Dr. Flooding will threaten Maplewood Dr. access to the Ashley Creek Apartments. |
| 16.0 ft | Major flooding begins. Flooding will reach the lower floor of the Ashley Park Apartments, and access to the apartments via Maplewood Dr. is blocked. Flooding can be expected to impede traffic on Merritt St, Holden Rd, and High Point Rd. Flooding will threat homes along Carrington St., Talley St., and Stokes St. where evacuations may be needed. |
Forecast office: NWS Raleigh · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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