Major Flood
26 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
15 ft
Action Stage
12 ft
What Floods at Each Level
37 ft
Severe flooding continues in Colorado City. The instruments in the river gage inundate and futher stage readings may not be possible.
34.5 ft
Severe flooding begins in Colorado City. The floor of the gage shelter begins to flood and further stage readings may be lost if the waters continue to rise.
30 ft
Some buildings along the river may inundate.
28 ft
Water overflows portions of Business I-20 on the west side of town. Prolonged flow over the roadway may cause some erosion of the roadbed. Motorists should not attempt to cross flooded sections of Business I-20.
27 ft
Water begins to overflow portions of Business I-20 on the west side of town.
24.5 ft
Water may begin to threaten some structures in the vicinity of Rogers Road and 10th Street. A few places may need to be evacuated.
20 ft
Moderate flooding begins. Ranchers need to move livestock away from the floodplain. Trees and brush along the riverbanks in Colorado City will be inundated. A few farm buildings may be threatened by rising waters.
14 ft
Minor flooding of farm and ranch land begins. No buildings or other structures are threatened.
12 ft
The river overflows its banks. This will result in some minor flooding of ranch land and fence posts. Ranchers should move livestock out of the flood plain to higher ground. No structures are threatened at this stage.
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 19, 1939 | 35.9 ft | — |
| Mar 23, 2000 | 28.57 ft | — |
| Sep 28, 1980 | 27.81 ft | — |
About This Gauge
Get Flood Alerts for Colorado River (TX) 1 mile WSW of Colorado City
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Colorado River (TX) 1 mile WSW of Colorado City?
The Colorado River (TX) 1 mile WSW of Colorado City gauge is maintained by USGS (site 08121000) 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 Colorado River (TX) 1 mile WSW of Colorado City?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Colorado River (TX) 1 mile WSW of Colorado City is 15 feet. Action stage begins at 12 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 20 feet, and major flooding at 26 feet.
How do I get alerts when this river rises?
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Where is the Colorado River (TX) 1 mile WSW of Colorado City gauge located?
The gauge is located in Mitchell County, Texas at coordinates 32.3926°N, 100.8787°W. USGS site number: 08121000. 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 12 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.