Major Flood
22 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
18 ft
Minor Flood
16 ft
Action Stage
14 ft
What Floods at Each Level
33 ft
Major river flooding is expected. Cabins and a house at the Crosby canoe rental will be well underwater.
29 ft
Major river flooding is expected. Cabins and a house at the Crosby canoe rental will be underwater.
26.5 ft
Major river flooding is expected. Cabins and a house at the Crosby canoe rental will be well underwater.
23 ft
Major river flooding is expected. Cabins and a house at the Crosby canoe rental will be flooded.
22 ft
Major river flooding is expected. Cabins and a house at the Crosby canoe rental will be flooded.
18 ft
Moderate river flooding is expected. Numerous trailer homes will flood at Pleasant Valley.
16 ft
Minor flooding is expected. Out buildings at the canoe rental near the river 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 15, 1930 | 30 ft | 95,600 cfs |
| Apr 28, 1957 | 28.87 ft | 85,400 cfs |
| Oct 12, 1981 | 26.53 ft | 69,300 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
PLOT2
River
Brazos River
County
Palo Pinto, TX
Coordinates
32.8625°N, 98.3022°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Brazos River near Palo Pinto?
The Brazos River near Palo Pinto gauge is maintained by USGS (site 08089000) 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 Palo Pinto?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Brazos River near Palo Pinto is 16 feet. Action stage begins at 14 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 18 feet, and major flooding at 22 feet.
How do I get alerts when Brazos River rises?
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Where is the Brazos River near Palo Pinto gauge located?
The gauge is located in Palo Pinto County, Texas at coordinates 32.8625°N, 98.3022°W. USGS site number: 08089000. 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.