Major Flood
37 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
32 ft
Minor Flood
26 ft
Action Stage
19 ft
What Floods at Each Level
45 ft
Major flooding with water to the roofs of lowest homes in the Frisch Auf Subdivision. Numerous mobile homes flood severely. Livestock in the flood plain above Smithville to below Columbus are vulnerable to drowning. Roads and bridges in the flood plain are severely flooded and dangerous. River is to the level of 2nd bank and threatens homes and businesses in La Grange.
43 ft
Disastrous flooding of the Colorado River damages several mobile homes in La Grange and five permanent homes in the Fritsch Auf subdivision are flooded up to six to seven feet. Severely flooded roads and bridges near the river make travel and evacuations dangerous.
40 ft
The lowest sites of a trailer park in La Grange in the northwest quadrant of Highway 71 and the Colorado river are threatened. Lowest homes in the Fritsch Auf subdivision have several feet of water in them. Severely flooded roads and bridges near the river make travel and evacuations dangerous.
37 ft
Major flooding of the Colorado River reaches lowest homes in the Fritsch Auf Subdivision on the south bank of the Colorado River in La Grange. Severely flooded roads and bridges near the river make travel and evacuations very dangerous.
36 ft
The lowest part of the road into the Fritsch Auf Subdivision just south of the Colorado River south of downtown floods. The Colorado River approaches lowest homes in the Fritsch Auf Subdivision and additional flow down Buckners Creek will flood them.
32 ft
Moderate lowland flooding reaches the flood plain near La Grange. Homes in the Fritsch Auf Subdivision on the south bank of the Colorado River may be threatened if heavy runoff down Buckners Creek adds to the Colorado River flow at this level.
29 ft
Flow covers lowest areas of the flood plain with no major damage. Lowest roads and bridges are flooded.
26 ft
Minor lowland flooding covers low areas of the flood plain with no significant damage. Lowest roads and bridges are flooded.
23 ft
Flow exceeds the low banks into lowest areas of the flood plain with no damage. Lowest roads and bridges are flooded.
19 ft
Flow exceeds lowest sections of the banks.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 8, 1869 | 56.7 ft | — |
| Dec 4, 1913 | 56.4 ft | — |
| Aug 28, 2017 | 54.14 ft | 118,000 cfs |
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About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
LGRT2
River
Colorado River (TX)
County
Fayette, TX
Coordinates
29.9124°N, 96.8970°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Colorado River (TX) above La Grange?
The Colorado River (TX) above La Grange gauge is maintained by USGS (site 08160400) 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) above La Grange?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Colorado River (TX) above La Grange is 26 feet. Action stage begins at 19 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 32 feet, and major flooding at 37 feet.
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Where is the Colorado River (TX) above La Grange gauge located?
The gauge is located in Fayette County, Texas at coordinates 29.9124°N, 96.8970°W. USGS site number: 08160400. 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.