Brazos River at Justiceburg
Texas — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Garza County, Texas on the Brazos River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 08079600, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
26 ft
Moderate Flood
21 ft
Minor Flood
19 ft
Action Stage
10 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
26 ft
The road surface of the bridge will beging to flood. The approaches to the bridge on the north side will be 2 to 3 feet deep.
24 ft
The southbound lanes of U.S. Highway 84 may flood to the north of the bridge. The river will have a very swift and dangerous current. Moderate flooding of ranch land occurs and a very rapid rise in the level of Lake Alan Henry can be expected, likely 10 feet or more.
20 ft
The water is up to the bottom of the I-beams on U.S. 84. The current is very swift and dangerous. Expect Lake Alan Henry to rise very quickly, possibly by 10 feet or more.
19 ft
The river is up to the I-beams supporting the U.S. Highway 84 bridge. Minor flooding of ranch land begins to occur. The river will have a very swift and dangerous current. The pool elevation of Lake Alan Henry will rise very quickly, possibly by 10 feet or more.
17 ft
Pool elevation of lake alan henry may rise very quickly and impact boat docks. Mooring of docks may need to be made to prevent damage.
15 ft
The pool elevation of Lake Alan Henry will increase significantly.
10 ft
The river is out of it's normal low banks.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 1913 | 25.8 ft | — |
| Dec 31, 1913 | 25.8 ft | — |
| Aug 31, 1955 | 22.2 ft | — |
| Aug 31, 1955 | 22.2 ft | — |
| Jul 4, 2010 | 20.66 ft | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Brazos River at Justiceburg?
The Brazos River at Justiceburg gauge is maintained by USGS (site 08079600) 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 Brazos River at Justiceburg?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Brazos River at Justiceburg is 19 feet. Action stage begins at 10 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 21 feet, and major flooding at 26 feet.
How do I get alerts when Brazos River rises?
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Where is the Brazos River at Justiceburg gauge located?
The gauge is located in Garza County, Texas at coordinates 33.0383°N, 101.1972°W. USGS site number: 08079600. 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