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
20 ft
Minor Flood
17 ft
Action Stage
14 ft
What Floods at Each Level
31 ft
Water reaches the floor of the Highway 78 bridge.
22 ft
Major flooding severely floods a trailer park in Schertz. Major lowland flooding damages crop and pasture land below Bulverde to below Falls City, flooding secondary roads and low bridges.
20 ft
A trailer park downstream in Schertz floods. Flow approaches lowest businesses and residences in Schertz. Moderate lowland flooding damages crop and pasture land in the flood plain below Bulverde to below Stockdale.
18 ft
River has reached the floor of the bridge at the intersection of Lookout Road and North Evans Road near the gauge.
17 ft
Minor lowland flooding floods a trailer park downstream in Schertz. Moderate lowland flooding in the flood plain below Bulverde to below Stockdale floods secondary roads and bridges near the creek.
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 16, 1998 | 35.4 ft | 98,100 cfs |
| Jun 21, 1997 | 29.73 ft | 69,600 cfs |
| Dec 31, 1988 | 26 ft | — |
Flood Inundation Map
NOAA has mapped what areas flood at different water levels for this gauge. View the interactive flood inundation map →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Cibolo Creek at Selma?
The Cibolo Creek at Selma gauge is maintained by USGS (site 08185000) 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 Cibolo Creek at Selma?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Cibolo Creek at Selma is 17 feet. Action stage begins at 14 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 20 feet, and major flooding at 22 feet.
How do I get alerts when Cibolo Creek rises?
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Where is the Cibolo Creek at Selma gauge located?
The gauge is located in Bexar County, Texas at coordinates 29.5939°N, 98.3108°W. USGS site number: 08185000. 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.