River stage
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS BCCW4
In brief
The Clear Creek at Buffalo, WY read 2.97 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 2.03 ft below action stage.
Source: National Weather Service gauge BCCW4
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7.10 ft | 1997-06-08 |
| 2 | 6.42 ft | 2017-06-13 |
| 3 | 6.29 ft | 2008-05-22 |
| 4 | 6.12 ft | 2010-06-08 |
| 5 | 5.76 ft | 2015-06-04 |
| 6 | 5.58 ft | 1999-05-30 |
| 7 | 5.49 ft | 2017-06-09 |
| 8 | 5.41 ft | 2018-05-28 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
Bankfull stage. Concrete barrier at New Dawn Mobile Home Park is halfway covered with water.
Flood stage. Water near the top of the concrete barrier at New Dawn Mobile Home Park. Water begins to flow into City Park with only minor flooding.
Water flowing over the top of concrete barrier and entering New Dawn Mobile Home Park. Standing water in City Park.
Standing water across New Dawn Mobile Home Park. Deep standing water throughout City Park. Access roads to City Park will begin to be impassable over low lying areas.
Record stage and flow---2,475 cfs (6/8/1997).
New Dawn Mobile Home Park will be inundated with water. Access roads to City Park will be under water and impassable. Standing water over sidewalks near town bridge.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
No. The Clear Creek at Buffalo is at 2.97 ft, 2.03 ft below action stage.
The National Weather Service sets action stage 5 ft, minor flooding 6 ft, moderate flooding 7 ft and major flooding 7.5 ft.
The highest crest on record is 7.1 ft, on 1997-06-08.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge BCCW4). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.