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 Warning issued January 31 at 11:37AM EST until February 1 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Peachtree City GA

Effective: Sat January 31, 2026, 11:37 AM
Expires: Sun February 1, 2026, 1:00 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 this evening 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 31 at 6:56PM EST until February 1 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Peachtree City GA

Effective: Sat January 31, 2026, 6:56 PM
Expires: Sun February 1, 2026, 1:00 AM

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. Wind gusts up to 35 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Georgia. * WHEN...Until 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.

Extreme Cold Warning issued January 31 at 11:54PM EST until February 1 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Peachtree City GA

Effective: Sat January 31, 2026, 11:54 PM
Expires: Sun February 1, 2026, 1:00 PM

* 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...Until 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 31 at 6:56PM EST until February 1 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Peachtree City GA

Effective: Sat January 31, 2026, 6:56 PM
Expires: Sun February 1, 2026, 1:00 AM

* WHAT...Ground snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Murray, Gilmer, Fannin, Union, Towns, Pickens, Dawson, Lumpkin, and White Counties. * WHEN...Until 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, as well as downed tree limbs. 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 today, and from 15 degrees below zero to to the single digits below zero early tonight.

Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains, booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing. Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help you survive in case you become stranded. 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 31 at 6:56PM EST until February 1 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Peachtree City GA

Effective: Sat January 31, 2026, 6:56 PM
Expires: Sun February 1, 2026, 1:00 AM

* WHAT...Light additional snow accumulations. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central and north central Georgia. * WHEN...Until 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.