Major Flood
23 ft
Current Water Level
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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: EGZT2). Live data may be limited. View on NWS AHPS →
FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
16 ft
Minor Flood
13 ft
Action Stage
8 ft
What Floods at Each Level
26 ft
Major flooding reaches the Highway 95 bridge floor. Numerous roads and bridges are flooded and extremely dangerous. Livestock can be cut off and drowned in the flood plain.
23 ft
Major flooding is well into the flood plain and can cut off and drown livestock. Numerous roads and bridges are severely flooded and dangerous. The bridge floor of Highway 95 is threatened.
20 ft
Moderate lowland flooding well into the flood plain can cut off and drown livestock. Lowest roads and bridges are flooded and dangerous.
16 ft
Moderate lowland flooding can cut off and drown livestock in the flood plain. Lowest roads and bridges are flooded and dangerous.
13 ft
Minor lowland flooding in low areas of the flood plain causes no significant damage.
9 ft
Flow exceeds the right bank.
8 ft
Flow exceeds the left bank.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 30, 2015 | 27.62 ft | 9,016 cfs |
| May 27, 2016 | 21.73 ft | 4,530 cfs |
About This Gauge
NWS LID
EGZT2
River
Big Sandy Creek (TX)
County
Bastrop, TX
Coordinates
30.2656°N, 97.3281°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Big Sandy Creek (TX) near Elgin?
The Big Sandy Creek (TX) near Elgin gauge is maintained by USGS 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 (TX) near Elgin?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Big Sandy Creek (TX) near Elgin is 13 feet. Action stage begins at 8 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 16 feet, and major flooding at 23 feet.
How do I get alerts when Big Sandy Creek (TX) rises?
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Where is the Big Sandy Creek (TX) near Elgin gauge located?
The gauge is located in Bastrop County, Texas at coordinates 30.2656°N, 97.3281°W. 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
- 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.