River stage
Oconee, Buffalo Creek
- River level
- 6.74 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- +0.58 ft
- Recent high
- 10.84 ft
- Recent low
- 5.47 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS BFOG1
- 30-day change
- +1.06 ft
- Average
- 6.35 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 15.83 ft
In brief
The Buffalo Creek at Oconee, GA read 6.74 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 6.26 ft below action stage. That is 1.06 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge BFOG1
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15.83 ft | 1995-02-19 |
| 2 | 15.81 ft | 2016-04-03 |
| 3 | 15.50 ft | 2013-07-05 |
| 4 | 15.49 ft | 2013-05-06 |
| 5 | 15.27 ft | 2020-02-08 |
| 6 | 15.14 ft | 2020-02-20 |
| 7 | 14.74 ft | 1994-07-06 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 13.00 ft
Bankfull conditions occur along the creek upstream and downstream from the stream gage on Georgia Highway 272.
- 15.00 ft
Flood 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.
- 17.00 ft
Minor flooding continues of the natural flood plain and woodlands along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Georgia Highway 272.
- 19.00 ft
Moderate 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.
- 21.00 ft
Major 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.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Buffalo Creek flooding at Oconee?
No. The Buffalo Creek at Oconee is at 6.74 ft, 6.26 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Oconee?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 13 ft, minor flooding 15 ft, moderate flooding 19 ft and major flooding 21 ft.
What is the highest the Buffalo Creek has been at Oconee?
The highest crest on record is 15.83 ft, on 1995-02-19.
Is the Buffalo Creek high or low right now at Oconee?
At 6.74 ft it is higher than 81% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge BFOG1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 02223110). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.