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
22 ft
Minor Flood
14 ft
Action Stage
13.5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
26 ft
Expect flooding along several thousands of acres of the entire length of Attoyac Bayou to continue for several days.
22 ft
Expect moderate to severe lowland flooding of timber in and near the river floodplain. The bayou will continue to remain above flood stage for several days.
21 ft
The bayou will continue to slowly fall during the next several days, and lowland flooding will gradually decrease.
19 ft
Expect minor lowland flooding of boat ramps and pastures. Move livestock and equipment to higher ground.
16 ft
Expect flooded paths and secondary roadways. Move livestock and equipment to higher ground.
14 ft
Expect lowland flooding for the next several days of the heavily wooded floodplain. Ranchers that have cattle and equipment near the river should move them to higher ground.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 28, 1902 | 29.9 ft | 50,000 cfs |
| Jan 30, 1999 | 26.01 ft | 31,700 cfs |
| Nov 23, 1940 | 25.97 ft | 31,900 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
ATBT2
River
Attoyac Bayou
County
San Augustine, TX
Coordinates
31.5042°N, 94.3042°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Attoyac Bayou near Chireno?
The Attoyac Bayou near Chireno gauge is maintained by USGS (site 08038000) 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 Attoyac Bayou near Chireno?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Attoyac Bayou near Chireno is 14 feet. Action stage begins at 13.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 22 feet, and major flooding at 26 feet.
How do I get alerts when Attoyac Bayou rises?
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Where is the Attoyac Bayou near Chireno gauge located?
The gauge is located in San Augustine County, Texas at coordinates 31.5042°N, 94.3042°W. USGS site number: 08038000. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
On This River
Downstream: Angelina River at Lake Sam Rayburn
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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.