Big Cow Creek at FM1416
Texas — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Newton County, Texas on the Big Cow Creek. Live water level data from USGS gauge 08029520, 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
66 ft
Moderate Flood
64 ft
Minor Flood
60 ft
Action Stage
58 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
67 ft
County Road 4101 along with several private roads are flooded just downstream of the gage.
66 ft
County Road 4104 flooded with water approaching homes.
65 ft
FM 1416 becomes impassable.
64.5 ft
Magnum Road begins to flood.
63.3 ft
Water begins to cover FM 1416 on the east side of the creek.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
Low-Water Impacts
5 ft
Stage needed to inundate designated Gulf Sturgeon critical habitat below Jim Woodruff Lock and Dam.
3 ft
Temporary (not sustainable) operating level for of Scholz Power Plant
What happens as water levels drop, per the National Weather Service.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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About This Gauge
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Big Cow Creek at FM1416?
The Big Cow Creek at FM1416 gauge is maintained by USGS (site 08029520) 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 Big Cow Creek at FM1416?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Big Cow Creek at FM1416 is 60 feet. Action stage begins at 58 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 64 feet, and major flooding at 66 feet.
How do I get alerts when Big Cow Creek rises?
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Where is the Big Cow Creek at FM1416 gauge located?
The gauge is located in Newton County, Texas at coordinates 30.6050°N, 93.7944°W. USGS site number: 08029520. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey, US Geological Survey