Major Flood
27 ft
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FLOOD STAGES
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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
22 ft
Minor Flood
19 ft
Action Stage
10 ft
What Floods at Each Level
29 ft
Major flooding continues along the river. Significant residential flooding in the Honey Lane neighborhood and nearby RV park south of Waco continues. Significant flooding is also expected at the apartment complex west of downtown Waco on MLK Jr. Blvd., and the neighborhood at Faulkner Lane and MLK Jr. Blvd. begins to flood as well. Multiple parking lots near McLane Stadium have several feet of floodwater covering them.
27 ft
Major flooding along the river is expected. Significant residential flooding in the Honey Lane neighborhood and nearby RV park south of Waco continues. Floodwaters will begin to impact an apartment complex west of downtown Waco along MLK Blvd. as well. Several parking lots near McLane Stadium will also flood.
25 ft
Moderate flooding continues along the river. Significant flooding occurs in the Honey Lane neighborhood and nearby RV park south of Waco, as well as along the riverwalk in downtown Waco.
22 ft
Moderate flooding along the river is expected. Flooding will begin in the Honey Lane neighborhood south of the gage. Trails along the riverwalk in downtown Waco will experience significant flooding.
19 ft
Minor flooding along the river is expected. Trails along the riverwalk in downtown Waco will begin to flood.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 26, 1936 | 40.9 ft | 246,000 cfs |
| Dec 2, 1913 | 39.7 ft | 211,000 cfs |
| Apr 21, 1945 | 36.7 ft | 144,000 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Brazos River at Waco?
The Brazos River at Waco gauge is maintained by USGS (site 08096500) 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 Waco?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Brazos River at Waco is 19 feet. Action stage begins at 10 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 22 feet, and major flooding at 27 feet.
How do I get alerts when Brazos River rises?
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Where is the Brazos River at Waco gauge located?
The gauge is located in McLennan County, Texas at coordinates 31.5358°N, 97.0731°W. USGS site number: 08096500. 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.