Major Flood
66 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
60 ft
Minor Flood
52 ft
Action Stage
37 ft
What Floods at Each Level
66 ft
Major lowland flooding begins with backwater flooding up the Little Brazos River as far as FM 1687. Mount Zion Church near the left downstream bank of the Brazos River is threatened. In Burleson County, signficant backwater flooding up Cedar, Copper, and Dead Creeks occurs.
60 ft
Moderate lowland flooding begins with widespread inundation of the left downstream floodplain.
52 ft
Minor lowland flooding begins as farm land along the river becomes inundated.
32 ft
Significant backwater flooding up the Little Brazos River occurs.
21 ft
Backwater flooding up the Little Brazos River begins.
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 15, 2007 | 46.49 ft | 85,900 cfs |
| May 27, 2015 | 46.45 ft | 79,800 cfs |
| Jan 4, 2019 | 46.21 ft | 84,800 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Brazos River near Bryan?
The Brazos River near Bryan gauge is maintained by USGS (site 08108700) 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 near Bryan?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Brazos River near Bryan is 52 feet. Action stage begins at 37 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 60 feet, and major flooding at 66 feet.
How do I get alerts when Brazos River rises?
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Where is the Brazos River near Bryan gauge located?
The gauge is located in Brazos County, Texas at coordinates 30.6267°N, 96.5439°W. USGS site number: 08108700. 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, Observations courtesy of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- 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.