Major Flood
16 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
14 ft
Minor Flood
12 ft
Action Stage
11 ft
What Floods at Each Level
16 ft
Major flooding is expected along the creek. Farm and ranch land near the creek will be flooded, along with rural roads.
14 ft
Moderate flooding is expected along the creek. Farm and ranch lands near the creek will be flooded, along with some rural roads.
12 ft
Minor overbank flooding is expected along the creek. Some rural roads and farm and ranch land near the creek will begin to flood.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
Low-Water Impacts
6.50
Temporary water sales / withdrawals are impossible when releases are low.
What happens as water levels drop, per the National Weather Service.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 9, 1941 | 15.69 ft | 53,000 cfs |
| Jun 18, 2015 | 15.05 ft | 20,600 cfs |
| May 8, 2015 | 14.92 ft | 15,993 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
BRPT2
River
Big Sandy Creek (Trinity River Basin)
County
Wise, TX
Coordinates
33.2317°N, 97.6944°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Big Sandy Creek (Trinity River Basin) near Bridgeport?
The Big Sandy Creek (Trinity River Basin) near Bridgeport gauge is maintained by USGS (site 08044000) 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 (Trinity River Basin) near Bridgeport?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Big Sandy Creek (Trinity River Basin) near Bridgeport is 12 feet. Action stage begins at 11 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 14 feet, and major flooding at 16 feet.
How do I get alerts when Big Sandy Creek (Trinity River Basin) rises?
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Where is the Big Sandy Creek (Trinity River Basin) near Bridgeport gauge located?
The gauge is located in Wise County, Texas at coordinates 33.2317°N, 97.6944°W. USGS site number: 08044000. 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.