Major Flood
28 ft
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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
25 ft
Minor Flood
23 ft
Action Stage
14 ft
What Floods at Each Level
37 ft
Widespread disastrous flooding is to the roofs of the lowest homes in the Doty River, Hidden Valley, and Pecan Shores subdivisions above Smithville. Flow approaches the lowest homes and the golf course near Bastrop
35 ft
Disastrous flooding severely floods homes between Bastrop and Smithville in the Doty River, Hidden Valley, and Pecan Shores subdivisions. Livestock are extremely vulnerable in the flood plain. Roads and bridges flood severely and are very dangerous. Flow threatens lowest homes near bastrop and facilities and lowest areas of the golf course near Bastrop
33 ft
Disastrous flooding severely damages the Doty River, Hidden Valley, and Pecan Shores subdivisions above Smithville. Roads and bridges near the river are very dangerous
31 ft
Disastrous flooding reaches many homes between Bastrop and Smithville in the Doty River, Hidden Valley and Pecan Shores subdivisions. Roads and bridges in the flood plain are very dangerous. Livestock should be moved from the flood plain
29 ft
Lowest homes in the Doty River, Hidden Valley and Pecan Shores subdivisions above Smithville flood. Many primary and secondary roads and bridges flood and are very dangerous to motorists. Livestock and equipment should be moved from the flood plain
28 ft
Major flooding reaches lowest homes downstream above Smithville in the Doty River, Pecan Shores, and Hidden Valley Estate subdivisions. Low roads and bridges near the river flood and are very dangerous to motorists
27 ft
Moderate lowland flooding below Austin to below Smithville threatens homes above Smithville in the Doty River, Hidden Valley, and Pecan Shores Estates subdivisions. Livestock should be moved from vulnerable areas of the flood plain. Low roads and bridges in the flood plain are flooded and dangerous to motorists
25 ft
Moderate lowland flooding reaches bottomlands above Bastrop near the Colorado River and Piney and Wilbarger Creek confluences. Water begins to enter the city park and officials will close the park
23 ft
Minor lowland flooding reaches lowest areas of the flood plain. Secondary roads and low bridges are flooded
20 ft
Flow exceeds bankfull into lowest areas of the flood plain. Jogging trail at Fisherman's Park is flooded.
18 ft
Flow exceeds bankfull into lowest areas of the flood plain
16 ft
Flow exceeds bankfull into lowest areas of the flood plain
14 ft
Flow exceeds low 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 6, 1869 | 60.3 ft | — |
| Jun 15, 1935 | 57 ft | — |
| Dec 3, 1913 | 53.3 ft | — |
Flood Inundation Map
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About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
BRTT2
River
Colorado River (TX)
County
Bastrop, TX
Coordinates
30.1044°N, 97.3192°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Colorado River (TX) at Bastrop?
The Colorado River (TX) at Bastrop gauge is maintained by USGS (site 08159200) 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) at Bastrop?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Colorado River (TX) at Bastrop is 23 feet. Action stage begins at 14 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 25 feet, and major flooding at 28 feet.
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Where is the Colorado River (TX) at Bastrop gauge located?
The gauge is located in Bastrop County, Texas at coordinates 30.1044°N, 97.3192°W. USGS site number: 08159200. 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.