River stage
Haigler, Buffalo Creek
- River level
- 0.80 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -0.08 ft
- Recent high
- 1.24 ft
- Recent low
- 0.62 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS HBCN1
- 30-day change
- +0.17 ft
- Average
- 0.80 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 6.45 ft
In brief
The Buffalo Creek at Haigler, NE read 0.80 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 8.20 ft below action stage. That is 0.17 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge HBCN1
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6.45 ft | 2020-07-23 |
| 2 | 5.93 ft | 1976-01-03 |
| 3 | 5.53 ft | 1980-03-31 |
| 4 | 5.22 ft | 1977-04-19 |
| 5 | 5.06 ft | 1974-12-20 |
| 6 | 4.90 ft | 1979-03-04 |
| 7 | 4.89 ft | 1973-01-29 |
| 8 | 4.84 ft | 1978-06-05 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 11.00 ft
A farm residence is about a quarter mile south of the gauge site. When the creek starts to flood, it will start to impact the eastern end of the farmstead. However, the creek would have to spread an eighth to a quarter mile to reach the residence.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Buffalo Creek flooding at Haigler?
No. The Buffalo Creek at Haigler is at 0.8 ft, 8.2 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Haigler?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 9 ft and minor flooding 11 ft.
What is the highest the Buffalo Creek has been at Haigler?
The highest crest on record is 6.45 ft, on 2020-07-23.
Is the Buffalo Creek high or low right now at Haigler?
At 0.8 ft it is higher than 50% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge HBCN1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 06823500). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.