RIVER GAUGE · BIG SANDY CREEK (TRINITY RIVER BASIN)
Big Sandy Creek (Trinity River Basin) near Bridgeport
Wise County, Texas
Water level0.70 ft
Flow2 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 9:15 AM UTC (last recorded)
Action11 ft
Minor flood12 ft
Moderate flood14 ft
Major flood16 ft
The past week
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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.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | 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 |
When the water runs low
- 6.50
Temporary water sales / withdrawals are impossible when releases are low.
More on Big Sandy Creek (Trinity River Basin)
DownstreamWest Fork Trinity River near Boyd
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