RIVER GAUGE · COLORADO RIVER (TX)
Colorado River (TX) above Silver
Coke County, Texas
Water level1.26 ft
Flow—
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action13 ft
Minor flood15 ft
Moderate flood18 ft
Major flood21 ft
The past week
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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.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | 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 |
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