Major Flood
21 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
14 ft
Minor Flood
11 ft
Action Stage
10 ft
What Floods at Each Level
14 ft
Flooding over the spillway of Ransom Canyon Lake will require closing access to homes on the west side of the lake. A few homes around Buffalo Springs Lake or Ransom Canyon Lake may flood. Flooding continues over FM-835 just west of Buffalo Springs and it will be closed.
13 ft
Campgrounds around Buffalo Springs may flood. FM 835 will flood and should be closed.
11 ft
Flooding over FM-835 just west of Buffalo Spings will likely require closure of the highway. Flooding of loop road around west end of Buffalo Springs Lake also likely. The onset of flooding at FM-835 may be delayed by 4 to 6 hours after the river gauge at Southeast Loop 289 exceeds 11 feet or about 1000 CFS.
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 15, 2023 | 14.99 ft | 4,720 cfs |
| May 25, 2021 | 13.71 ft | 2,850 cfs |
| Aug 29, 2025 | 13.36 ft | 2,450 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Brazos River near Lubbock 4ESE?
The Brazos River near Lubbock 4ESE gauge is maintained by USGS (site 08079510) 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 Lubbock 4ESE?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Brazos River near Lubbock 4ESE is 11 feet. Action stage begins at 10 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 14 feet, and major flooding at 21 feet.
How do I get alerts when Brazos River rises?
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Where is the Brazos River near Lubbock 4ESE gauge located?
The gauge is located in Lubbock County, Texas at coordinates 33.5547°N, 101.7881°W. USGS site number: 08079510. 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