Brazos River near Dennis
Texas — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Parker County, Texas on the Brazos River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 08090800, 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
27 ft
Moderate Flood
25 ft
Minor Flood
21 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
31.9 ft
Extreme flooding is expected downstream to Lake Granbury.
31.5 ft
Near record flooding is expected downstream to Lake Granbury. Much of Horsehoe Bend near the river will be flooded with several feet of water. Water will likely reach the portion of Guadalupe Street closest to the river. Homes and structures along Horsehoe Trail, Chippewa Trail, Cherokee Trail, and Chavez Trail will be flooded with several feet of water.
30 ft
Major flooding can be expected from Dennis downstream to Horseshoe Bend and to the upper end of Lake Granbury. Water will be several feet deep on the roads near the river and many homes will be flooded on Chavez, Horseshoe Bend, Cherokee and Chippewa Trails.
27 ft
Major Flood Stage. Many homes will be cutoff. Several homes will be flooded near the river. Water will be at least 5 feet deep at the intersection of Lipan and Cherokee Trails. Water will approach the intersection of Chavez Trail and Guadalupe. Houses along Horseshoe Bend Trail and Cherokee Taril will be flooded.
26 ft
Moderate flooding can be expected downstream at Horseshoe Bend. Chavez Trail and Horseshoe Bend Trail, closest to the river, will be covered in several feet of water.
25 ft
Moderate Flood Stage. Several roads near the river at Horseshoe Bend will be covered in water and become impassible.
21 ft
Minor Flood Stage. Water starts to impact Chavez Trail near Cimmaron Trail at Horseshoe Bend.
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 13, 1981 | 31.88 ft | 96,640 cfs |
| Oct 13, 1981 | 31.88 ft | 96,640 cfs |
| Apr 30, 1957 | 31.8 ft | — |
| Apr 30, 1957 | 31.8 ft | — |
| Apr 26, 1990 | 31.46 ft | 82,300 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Brazos River near Dennis?
The Brazos River near Dennis gauge is maintained by USGS (site 08090800) 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 Dennis?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Brazos River near Dennis is 21 feet. Action stage begins at 10 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 25 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 near Dennis gauge located?
The gauge is located in Parker County, Texas at coordinates 32.6156°N, 97.9256°W. USGS site number: 08090800. 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.