River stage
Buford, Chattahoochee River
- River level
- -0.56 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -0.38 ft
- Recent high
- 1.42 ft
- Recent low
- -0.58 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS BUFG1
- 30-day change
- -1.24 ft
- Average
- -0.17 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 7.88 ft
In brief
The Chattahoochee River at Buford, GA read -0.56 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 8.56 ft below action stage. That is 1.24 ft lower than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge BUFG1
Water 52 °F (11 °C) · 2 °F cooler than normal for this date
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7.88 ft | 1971-10-22 |
| 2 | 7.76 ft | 1972-10-10 |
| 3 | 7.41 ft | 1978-11-02 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 8.00 ft
Bankfull conditions occur on the river just downstream from Buford Dam.
- 10.00 ft
Bankfull conditions continue on the river just downstream from Buford Dam. Some low lying areas near the banks will begin to flood in the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area.
- 12.00 ft
Flood stage is reached. Minor flooding begins on the river just downstream from Buford Dam. This will primarily affect the woodlands in the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area. Portions of Little Mill Road leading to a park near the dam will begin to flood.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Chattahoochee River flooding at Buford?
No. The Chattahoochee River at Buford is at -0.56 ft, 8.56 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Buford?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 8 ft and minor flooding 12 ft.
What is the highest the Chattahoochee River has been at Buford?
The highest crest on record is 7.88 ft, on 1971-10-22.
Is the Chattahoochee River high or low right now at Buford?
At -0.56 ft it is higher than 11% of readings over the last 122 days.
How warm is the water at Buford, Chattahoochee River?
The water temperature at Buford, Chattahoochee River is 52 °F (11.4 °C), measured 7:30 pm by USGS, which is 2 °F cooler than normal for this date over the past ten years. It has held steady over the last 24 hours.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge BUFG1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 02334430). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.