Major Flood
31 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
28 ft
Minor Flood
24 ft
Action Stage
20 ft
What Floods at Each Level
31 ft
Major flooding is expected along the creek. FM 576 and FM 601 will begin to flood. CR195 will be completely flooded with multiple feet of water over the roadway.
28 ft
Moderate flooding is expected along the creek. CR195 will begin to flood.
24 ft
Minor flooding in low areas is expected along the creek.
20 ft
Minor out of bank flow is expected along the reach.
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 1, 2021 | 31.69 ft | 19,950 cfs |
| Jun 7, 2021 | 29.55 ft | 6,539 cfs |
| Oct 12, 1981 | 28.6 ft | 80,000 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
BGET2
River
Big Sandy Creek (Brazos River Basin)
County
Stephens, TX
Coordinates
32.6483°N, 99.0042°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Big Sandy Creek (Brazos River Basin) above Breckenridge?
The Big Sandy Creek (Brazos River Basin) above Breckenridge gauge is maintained by USGS (site 08086290) 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 Sandy Creek (Brazos River Basin) above Breckenridge?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Big Sandy Creek (Brazos River Basin) above Breckenridge is 24 feet. Action stage begins at 20 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 28 feet, and major flooding at 31 feet.
How do I get alerts when Big Sandy Creek (Brazos River Basin) rises?
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Where is the Big Sandy Creek (Brazos River Basin) above Breckenridge gauge located?
The gauge is located in Stephens County, Texas at coordinates 32.6483°N, 99.0042°W. USGS site number: 08086290. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
On This River
Downstream: North Texas Lakes at Hubbard Creek Lake
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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.