Major Flood
21 ft
Current Water Level
Gage Height
Loading...
Streamflow
Loading...
Last Reading
Loading...
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
15 ft
Action Stage
13 ft
What Floods at Each Level
21 ft
Major flooding will occur. Oil field equipment and structures will be flooded. Roads and low water crossings will be flooded and impassible.
18 ft
Moderate flooding will occur. Oil field equipment and ranch land will be flooded. Secondary roads and low water crossings will be impassible.
15 ft
Minor flooding will occur. Oil equipment and ranch land will be threatened.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
Loading chart data...
Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 8, 1980 | 22.98 ft | 18,900 cfs |
| Mar 23, 2000 | 22.42 ft | — |
| Oct 5, 1986 | 21.96 ft | 17,100 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
SILT2
River
Colorado River (TX)
County
Coke, TX
Coordinates
32.0536°N, 100.7617°W
Get Flood Alerts for Colorado River (TX)
StormCast monitors this gauge and sends a push notification to your phone when the water level crosses into a new flood category — even at 3 AM.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Colorado River (TX) above Silver?
The Colorado River (TX) above Silver gauge is maintained by USGS (site 08123850) 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 Silver?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Colorado River (TX) above Silver is 15 feet. Action stage begins at 13 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 18 feet, and major flooding at 21 feet.
How do I get alerts when Colorado River (TX) rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Colorado River (TX) above Silver to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Colorado River (TX) above Silver gauge located?
The gauge is located in Coke County, Texas at coordinates 32.0536°N, 100.7617°W. USGS site number: 08123850. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
More Gauges on Colorado River (TX)
On This River
Upstream: Colorado River (TX) 1 mile WSW of Colorado City
Downstream: Colorado River (TX) at Robert Lee
More Resources
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.