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Photo: Buffalo Creek (West Branch Susquehanna River) by Ruhrfisch (CC BY-SA 3.0) License

Buffalo Creek

River · Elizabethtown, Kentucky

Live flow only — judge the water in person

Use caution

Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Streamflow 77 ft³/s
  • Gage height 2.84 ft

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge ROLLING FORK NEAR BOSTON, KY (8.6 mi away), as of Oct 20, 5:30 AM gauge-local time.

Why, sources & official advisories
  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. — USGS gauge 03301500, as of Oct 20, 5:30 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Oct 20 (median 62 ft³/s over 87 years). — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Oct 20, 5:30 AM gauge-local time
  • A Special Weather Statement has been issued for Orange; Washington; Scott; Jefferson; Crawford; Perry; Harrison; Floyd; Clark; Breckinridge and other areas. — NWS Louisville KY

No official beach-advisory feed for Kentucky yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.

Cool today

Weather at Buffalo Creek

46°F, Overcast · H 72° / L 45° · 4% chance of rain
H: 72° L: 45°
Overcast
Overcast
46°
|
Feels like 45°
Precipitation
4%
Humidity
64%
Wind
3 mph
UV Index
0
12 AM
Clear
51°
3 AM
Clear
48°
6 AM
Overcast
46°
9 AM
Partly Cloudy
49°
12 PM
Overcast
64°
3 PM
Partly Cloudy
71°
6 PM
Sunny
68°
9 PM
Clear
56°

Frequently asked questions

Where is Buffalo Creek?
Buffalo Creek is a river in Elizabethtown, Kentucky.
Can you swim at Buffalo Creek?
Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked October 20, 2026.
How is Buffalo Creek rated?
Buffalo Creek in Elizabethtown, Kentucky has an average visitor rating of 4.4 out of 5, based on 8 reviews.

Location & Contact

Elizabethtown, KY 42701

Elizabethtown, Kentucky 42701

🌊 Best times & visiting tips
  • ›Check water levels and current conditions before visiting
  • ›Wear life jackets when on the water
  • ›Be aware of rapids and potential hazards
  • ›Respect private property along riverbanks
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