Barton Creek at Loop 360
Texas — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Travis County, Texas on the Barton Creek. Live water level data from USGS gauge 08155300, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
12 ft
Moderate Flood
11 ft
Minor Flood
8 ft
Action Stage
8 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
26 ft
Flow is near the USGS 1:100 year flood level (26 feet - 44,400 cfs). Disastrous flooding reaches several homes in the lower flood plain. Streets, roads and bridges are very dangerous to motorists. Barton Springs Pool is severely damaged.
25 ft
Flow reaches the usgs 1:50 year flood level (34,200 cfs). Major flooding severely damages Barton Springs Pool downstream. Roads, streets and bridges are extremely dangerous to motorists. Lowest residences are threatened.
23 ft
Major, very dangerous flooding occurs. Many streets and bridges above Loop 360 to the Colorado River are very dangerous. Nearing the USGS 1:50 foot flood level. Barton Springs Pool is severely damaged. Lowest residences are threatened.
22 ft
The Barton Creek flood plain is very dangerous. Travel should be prohibited on streets and bridges that cross the flood plain. Barton Springs Pool will be severely impacted with major damage. Well in excess of a 1:25 year flood. Lowest residences are threatened.
20 ft
Flow is in excess of the USGS 1:25 year flood level. Severe flooding damage to Barton Springs Pool downstream. Major flooding makes low lying streets and bridges very dangerous.
18 ft
Major flooding of the lower flood plain occurs including Barton Springs Pool. Flow reaches the usgs 1:25 year flood level (25,400 cfs). Low roads, streets and bridges are severely flooded and dangerous.
16 ft
Major flooding causes severe damage to Barton Springs Pool downstream. Roads, streets and bridges are severely flooding and dangerous in the Barton Creek flood plain.
14 ft
Major flooding covers lower areas of Barton Springs Pool downstream. Jogging and biking trails in the lower flood plain are flooded. Flow is near the USGS 1:10 year flood level of 14.2 feet.
12 ft
Major flooding puts flow overbanks in Barton Springs Pool downstream. Roads and low bridges are very dangerous above Loop 360 to the Colorado River.
11 ft
Minor lowland flooding reaches lowest secondary roads and low bridges. Significant rise downstream in Barton Springs Pool.
8 ft
Flow exceeds lowest sections of the banks.
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 24, 1929 | 26 ft | 39,400 cfs |
| May 24, 1929 | 26 ft | 39,400 cfs |
| May 4, 2019 | 19.18 ft | 19,713 cfs |
| May 4, 2019 | 19.18 ft | 19,713 cfs |
| Oct 30, 2015 | 19.1 ft | 19,600 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Barton Creek at Loop 360?
The Barton Creek at Loop 360 gauge is maintained by USGS (site 08155300) 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 at Loop 360?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Barton Creek at Loop 360 is 8 feet. Action stage begins at 8 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 11 feet, and major flooding at 12 feet.
How do I get alerts when Barton Creek rises?
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Where is the Barton Creek at Loop 360 gauge located?
The gauge is located in Travis County, Texas at coordinates 30.2444°N, 97.8019°W. USGS site number: 08155300. 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.