Station Name: RICHLAND CREEK AT SUWANEE DAM ROAD, NEAR BUFORD,GA
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 961 feet

Nearest Address:
6216 Suwanee Dam Rd
Sugar Hill, GA 30518
Gwinnett County

GPS Coordinates: 34.1325, -84.07

Nearby Water Temperatures

Extreme Cold Watch issued January 30 at 3:46AM EST until February 1 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Peachtree City GA

Effective: Fri January 30, 2026, 3:46 AM
Expires: Sat January 31, 2026, 12:15 AM

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills ranging from 10 below zero in the north Georgia mountains to the single digits above zero in central Georgia. * WHERE...All of north and central Georgia. * WHEN...From Saturday evening through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of freezing temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly.

Winter Storm Warning issued January 30 at 3:44AM EST until February 1 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Peachtree City GA

Effective: Fri January 30, 2026, 3:44 AM
Expires: Fri January 30, 2026, 7:00 PM

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches with locally higher amounts possible. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Georgia. * WHEN...From 1 AM Saturday to 1 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Gusty winds could result in areas of blowing snow and poor visibility. Plan on very difficult to impossible travel conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind chills will range from 5 degrees below zero to the lower teens above zero on Saturday and from ten degrees below zero to to the single digits above zero Saturday night.

Persons should consider delaying all travel. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Persons are urged to stay indoors until conditions improve. If you must go outside, dress in layers. Several layers of clothes will keep you warmer than a single heavy coat. Cover exposed skin to reduce your risk of frostbite or hypothermia. Gloves, a scarf, and a hat will keep you from losing your body heat.

Extreme Cold Warning issued January 30 at 11:50AM EST until February 1 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Peachtree City GA

Effective: Fri January 30, 2026, 11:50 AM
Expires: Sat January 31, 2026, 7:00 AM

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills ranging from as cold as 15 degrees below in the north Georgia mountains to the single digits above zero in central Georgia. * WHERE...All of north and central Georgia. * WHEN...From 7 PM Saturday to 1 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of freezing temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly.

Winter Storm Warning issued January 30 at 10:18AM EST until February 1 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Peachtree City GA

Effective: Fri January 30, 2026, 10:18 AM
Expires: Sat January 31, 2026, 7:15 AM

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches with locally higher amounts possible. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Georgia. * WHEN...From 1 AM Saturday to 1 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Gusty winds could result in areas of blowing snow and poor visibility. Plan on very difficult to impossible travel conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind chills will range from 10 to 15 above zero on Saturday and from the single digits below zero to the single digits above zero on Saturday night.

Persons should consider delaying all travel. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Persons are urged to stay indoors until conditions improve. If you must go outside, dress in layers. Several layers of clothes will keep you warmer than a single heavy coat. Cover exposed skin to reduce your risk of frostbite or hypothermia. Gloves, a scarf, and a hat will keep you from losing your body heat.

Winter Storm Warning issued January 30 at 3:44AM EST until February 1 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Peachtree City GA

Effective: Fri January 30, 2026, 3:44 AM
Expires: Fri January 30, 2026, 7:00 PM

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches with locally higher amounts possible. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Fannin, Union, Towns, Lumpkin, White, and Dawson Counties. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 1 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Gusty winds could result in areas of blowing snow and poor visibility. Plan on very difficult to impossible travel conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind chills will range from 5 degrees below zero to the lower teens above zero on Saturday and from ten degrees below zero to to the single digits above zero Saturday night.

Persons should consider delaying all travel. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Persons are urged to stay indoors until conditions improve. If you must go outside, dress in layers. Several layers of clothes will keep you warmer than a single heavy coat. Cover exposed skin to reduce your risk of frostbite or hypothermia. Gloves, a scarf, and a hat will keep you from losing your body heat.

Winter Storm Warning issued January 30 at 10:18AM EST until February 1 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Peachtree City GA

Effective: Fri January 30, 2026, 10:18 AM
Expires: Sat January 31, 2026, 7:15 AM

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 6 inches with locally higher amounts possible. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Georgia. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 1 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Gusty winds could result in areas of blowing snow and poor visibility. Plan on very difficult to impossible travel conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind chills will range from 5 degrees below zero to the single digits above zero on Saturday and from 15 degrees below zero to to the single digits below zero Saturday night.

Persons should consider delaying all travel. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Persons are urged to stay indoors until conditions improve. If you must go outside, dress in layers. Several layers of clothes will keep you warmer than a single heavy coat. Cover exposed skin to reduce your risk of frostbite or hypothermia. Gloves, a scarf, and a hat will keep you from losing your body heat.

Winter Weather Advisory issued January 30 at 3:44AM EST until January 31 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Peachtree City GA

Effective: Fri January 30, 2026, 3:44 AM
Expires: Fri January 30, 2026, 7:00 PM

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to 2 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central and north central Georgia. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 7 PM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Any snow is expected to rapidly stick to roads and other surfaces due to temperatures in the 20s. Gusty winds could result in areas of blowing snow and poor visibility. Plan on difficult travel conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind chills will range from 5 to 10 degrees above zero on Saturday.

Persons should consider delaying all travel. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Persons are urged to stay indoors until conditions improve. If you must go outside, dress in layers. Several layers of clothes will keep you warmer than a single heavy coat. Cover exposed skin to reduce your risk of frostbite or hypothermia. Gloves, a scarf, and a hat will keep you from losing your body heat.

Winter Storm Warning issued January 30 at 10:18AM EST until February 1 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Peachtree City GA

Effective: Fri January 30, 2026, 10:18 AM
Expires: Sat January 31, 2026, 7:15 AM

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of up to 2 inches with locally higher amounts possible. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central and north central Georgia. * WHEN...From 1 AM Saturday to 1 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Gusty winds could result in areas of blowing snow and poor visibility. Plan on very difficult to impossible travel conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind chills will range from 5 degrees above zero to the lower teens above zero on Saturday and from five degrees below zero to to the single digits above zero Saturday night.

Persons should consider delaying all travel. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Persons are urged to stay indoors until conditions improve. If you must go outside, dress in layers. Several layers of clothes will keep you warmer than a single heavy coat. Cover exposed skin to reduce your risk of frostbite or hypothermia. Gloves, a scarf, and a hat will keep you from losing your body heat.