Major Flood
178 ft
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FLOOD STAGES
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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
171 ft
Minor Flood
161 ft
Action Stage
160 ft
What Floods at Each Level
179 ft
Major flooding including water across the southbound lane of U.S. Highway 59. Expect high water to continue on the lower Angelina River to above Lake Sam Rayburn for several weeks, with flooding of several thousands of acres.
178 ft
Expect major flooding including water across the northbound lane of U.S. Highway 59. One can expect high water to continue on the lower Angelina River to above Lake Sam Rayburn to continue for several weeks with several thousands of acres flooded.
177 ft
Expect moderate flooding to continue for several more days with seasonal high water and minor flooding to continue for several more weeks as the lower Angelina River above Lake Sam Rayburn slowly recedes.
175 ft
Moderate flooding to continue for several weeks on the lower Angelina River to above Lake Sam Rayburn with several thousands of acres flooded. High water begins to fill the ditches of both the northbound and southbound lanes of U.S. Highway 59 to approaching near the emergency lane shoulders.
171 ft
Expect moderate flooding with the gravel access roadway completely flooded. High water approaches the tops of the cement support piers on the U.S. Highway 59 bridge with boat traffic under the bridge becoming very difficult with very little clearance. Also expect flooding to continue for several weeks on the lower Angelina River to above Lake Sam Rayburn.
170 ft
Expect minor flooding to continue for several more days, as the Angelina River above Lake Sam Rayburn slowly recedes.
168 ft
Expect flooding to continue for at least a couple of weeks with the gravel access roadway nearly inundated along its entire length.
165 ft
Expect flooding to continue for several days with the majority of the gravel access roadway flooded. Boaters and four wheel-operators should use caution traversing both upstream and downstream on the Angelina River as currents can become swift and turbulent.
162 ft
Minor lowland to diminish and end on the lower Angelina River.
161 ft
Expect minor flooding with the gravel parking lot flooded and water beginning to overflow the gravel road where it widens into the parking lot. Also expect about a foot of overflow across the left bank of the Angelina River looking downstream.
160 ft
Action stage with overflow into the gravel parking lot for boats and trucks on the right bank. Also overflow just begins on the left bank side looking downstream on the Angelina River. Expect overflow into the majority of the gravel parking lot.
158.5 ft
Bankfull stage for the right bank of the Angelina River looking downstream. Expect minor overflow into the very edge of the gravel parking lot for boats and trucks.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| May 23, 1884 | 189.83 ft | — |
| May 30, 1908 | 188.33 ft | — |
| May 6, 1944 | 183.27 ft | 29,600 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
LUFT2
River
Angelina River
County
Angelina, TX
Coordinates
31.4572°N, 94.7261°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Angelina River near Lufkin?
The Angelina River near Lufkin gauge is maintained by USGS (site 08037180) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Angelina River near Lufkin?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Angelina River near Lufkin is 161 feet. Action stage begins at 160 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 171 feet, and major flooding at 178 feet.
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Where is the Angelina River near Lufkin gauge located?
The gauge is located in Angelina County, Texas at coordinates 31.4572°N, 94.7261°W. USGS site number: 08037180. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- The reference level, or vertical datum, for this gage has been updated to NAVD88. That means the stage heights will now be reported from that reference level which will give the water level as height above mean sea level. All flood stages have been changed accordingly.
- Automated gauge readings are now available, courtesy of the USGS.