Major Flood
20 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
14 ft
Minor Flood
13 ft
Action Stage
7 ft
What Floods at Each Level
36 ft
The Aransas River escapes its channel into the right flood plain, and floods several hundred yards for each foot of rise. This causes massive lowland flooding of crop and pasture land. Hundreds of livestock are cut off and potentially drowned. The rating flattens very much as the flow goes into the prevailing, very flat flood plain.
34 ft
The intersection 150 yards north of the bridge is threatened. The Aransas River escapes its channel into the right flood plain, causing massive lowland flooding of crop and pasture land. Hundreds of livestock are cut off and may drown.
33 ft
The flow moves well onto the Corigan Road Bridge. Massive lowland flooding of crop and pasture land causes significant damages. Irrigation pumps and farm equipment flood from the headwaters in Poesta and Aransas Creeks to Copano Bay. Cattle are threatened and could drown.
30 ft
Flow approaches the lower sides of the bridge on Corigan Road. Cattle, irrigation pumps and farm equipment flood from the headwaters in Poesta and Aransas Creeks to Copano Bay. Major lowland flooding of crop and pasture land causes significant damages.
25 ft
Major flooding occurs. Secondary roads, low bridges, and crossings are very dangerous to travel. Livestock in the flood plain are cut off and may drown. The lowest homes are also threatened.
20 ft
Major lowland flooding occurs. Crops are damaged and pastureland is flooded in the Poesta and Aransas Creek flood plains upstream.
14 ft
Moderate flooding occurs. Some roads are closed. Crops and pastureland are threatened.
13 ft
Minor lowland flooding occurs which will could impact a few residences. Crops and pasture lands are threatened.
12.5 ft
Some lowland areas and roads experience minor flooding.
9 ft
Overbank conditions occur into low areas of flood plain.
7 ft
The river reaches bankfull stage.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 1967 | 42.22 ft | 82,800 cfs |
| May 14, 2004 | 36.47 ft | 39,521 cfs |
| Jul 5, 2007 | 34.72 ft | 30,906 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Aransas River near Skidmore?
The Aransas River near Skidmore gauge is maintained by USGS (site 08189700) 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 Aransas River near Skidmore?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Aransas River near Skidmore is 13 feet. Action stage begins at 7 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 14 feet, and major flooding at 20 feet.
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Where is the Aransas River near Skidmore gauge located?
The gauge is located in Bee County, Texas at coordinates 28.2822°N, 97.6206°W. USGS site number: 08189700. 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
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 24 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.