Major Flood
26 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
24 ft
Minor Flood
20 ft
Action Stage
20 ft
What Floods at Each Level
26 ft
Major lowland flooding occurs. Crops are damaged and pastureland is flooded, cutting off cattle. Secondary roads and low bridges also flood.
24 ft
Moderate lowland flooding occurs, damaging crop land in season and flooding pastureland.
20 ft
Minor lowland flooding reaches the lowest areas of crop and pastureland.
3.41 ft
This is zero flow 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 22, 1967 | 41.4 ft | 121,000 cfs |
| Aug 31, 1919 | 41 ft | 106,000 cfs |
| May 17, 2015 | 32 ft | 16,736 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
WTTT2
River
Atascosa River
County
Live Oak, TX
Coordinates
28.6219°N, 98.2811°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Atascosa River at Whitsett?
The Atascosa River at Whitsett gauge is maintained by USGS (site 08208000) 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 Atascosa River at Whitsett?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Atascosa River at Whitsett is 20 feet. Action stage begins at 20 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 24 feet, and major flooding at 26 feet.
How do I get alerts when Atascosa River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Atascosa River at Whitsett to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Atascosa River at Whitsett gauge located?
The gauge is located in Live Oak County, Texas at coordinates 28.6219°N, 98.2811°W. USGS site number: 08208000. 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.