Major Flood
18 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
15 ft
Minor Flood
12 ft
Action Stage
12 ft
What Floods at Each Level
24 ft
Major lowland flooding damages any facilities in the flood plain below Highway 71 to Lady Bird Lake. Primary and secondary roads in the Barton Creek flood plain are extremely dangerous to motorists. Barton Springs Pool suffers significant damage.
20 ft
Widespread major lowland flooding below Highway 71 inundates many secondary roads, bridges, and streets. Barton Springs Pool downstream sustains significant damage.
18 ft
Major lowland flooding. Flow is one-hundred yards wide at Highway 71 at Barton Creek. Secondary roads and bridges downstream in low areas are flooded and dangerous. Barton Springs Pool floods severely downstream.
15 ft
Moderate lowland flooding. Flow is seventy-five yards wide at Highway 71. Lowest secondary roads and bridges flood. Barton Springs Pool downstream floods.
12 ft
Minor lowland flooding covers lowest areas of the flood plain. No significant impact at this level.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 30, 2015 | 24.83 ft | 26,461 cfs |
| May 4, 2019 | 24.34 ft | 24,906 cfs |
| Jul 1, 2002 | 23.76 ft | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Barton Creek above Hwy 71 near Oak Hill?
The Barton Creek above Hwy 71 near Oak Hill gauge is maintained by USGS (site 08155200) 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 Barton Creek above Hwy 71 near Oak Hill?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Barton Creek above Hwy 71 near Oak Hill is 12 feet. Action stage begins at 12 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 15 feet, and major flooding at 18 feet.
How do I get alerts when Barton Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Barton Creek above Hwy 71 near Oak Hill 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 Barton Creek above Hwy 71 near Oak Hill gauge located?
The gauge is located in Travis County, Texas at coordinates 30.2961°N, 97.9253°W. USGS site number: 08155200. 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.