Major Flood
34 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
30 ft
Minor Flood
29 ft
Action Stage
22 ft
What Floods at Each Level
36 ft
Major flooding will occur both upstream and downstream from the gage. Rural roads and access roads will be underwater. Farm and ranch lands along the river will be underwater. Recreational facilities will flood.
34 ft
Major flooding will occur both upstream and downstream from the gage. Farm and ranch land near the river will be underwater. Rural roads along the river reach will flood. Several houses near the river will flood. Recreational establishments along the river reach will also flood.
32 ft
Moderate flooding will occur both upstream and downstream from the gage. Farm and ranch land, as well as several access and rural roads near the river, will be under water.
30 ft
Moderate flooding is expected. Houses along the right bank will be flooded, along with access and rural roads. Some farm and ranch land near the river will flood.
29 ft
Minor flooding can be expected. Recreational areas near the river will be affected. Several rural roads will begin to flood. Farm and ranch lands near the river will begin to flood.
28 ft
No significant flooding is expected, but the right bank will overflow into the lowlands. Private recreational areas near the river on the right bank will be affected.
22 ft
Overflow will occur on the low bank. Several private recreational areas near the river will be affected.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 1990 | 35.76 ft | 79,800 cfs |
| Oct 14, 1981 | 35.19 ft | 86,400 cfs |
| Jun 3, 2016 | 35.17 ft | 68,100 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
GLRT2
River
Brazos River
County
Somervell, TX
Coordinates
32.2589°N, 97.7022°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Brazos River near Glen Rose?
The Brazos River near Glen Rose gauge is maintained by USGS (site 08091000) 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 Glen Rose?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Brazos River near Glen Rose is 29 feet. Action stage begins at 22 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 30 feet, and major flooding at 34 feet.
How do I get alerts when Brazos River rises?
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Where is the Brazos River near Glen Rose gauge located?
The gauge is located in Somervell County, Texas at coordinates 32.2589°N, 97.7022°W. USGS site number: 08091000. 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.