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
26 ft
Action Stage
10 ft
What Floods at Each Level
31 ft
Major flooding will occur. Water will reach the top of right (south) retaining wall. Top of right retaining wall has not been exceeded even before construction of Brady Lake.
26 ft
Minor flooding will occur. Water will reach the top of left (north) retaining wall.
10 ft
Minor overbank flow along creek through City of Brady.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 22, 1938 | 29.1 ft | 86,000 cfs |
| Oct 5, 1930 | 25.9 ft | 50,300 cfs |
| Sep 9, 1952 | 24.8 ft | 39,100 cfs |
About This Gauge
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Brady Creek at Brady?
The Brady Creek at Brady gauge is maintained by USGS (site 08145000) 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 Brady Creek at Brady?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Brady Creek at Brady is 26 feet. Action stage begins at 10 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 28 feet, and major flooding at 31 feet.
How do I get alerts when Brady Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Brady Creek at Brady to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Brady Creek at Brady gauge located?
The gauge is located in McCulloch County, Texas at coordinates 31.1381°N, 99.3347°W. USGS site number: 08145000. 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.