Major Flood
695 ft
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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
691 ft
Minor Flood
685 ft
Action Stage
681 ft
What Floods at Each Level
714 ft
Flow reaches and goes uncontrolled over the emergency spillway over Mansfield Dam at Lake Travis. Hundreds of homes around Lake Travis flood, many with water well over their roofs or in the second floor level.
710 ft
Hundreds of homes around Lake Travis at Graveyard Point at Lakeway flood with water well over some roofs and into the second floor of lower homes.
705 ft
Disastrous residential flooding of hundreds of homes occurs around Lake Travis at Graveyard Point at Lakeway, many with water over their roofs in up to 17 feet of water.
700 ft
Many homes flood at Graveyard Point at Lakeway on Lake Travis, some with water to their roofs in up to twelve feet of water.
695 ft
Lowest temporary and mobile homes in Graveyard Point at Lakeway on Lake Travis have up to seven feet of water in them.
691 ft
The lowest permanent homes at Graveyard Point at Lakeway on Lake Travis flood. Several temporary homes are in several feet of water.
688 ft
Lowest temporary and mobile homes at Graveyard Point at Lakeway on Lake Travis flood.
685 ft
The lowest temporary and mobile homes at Lakeway at Graveyard Point on Lake Travis are threatened.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 24, 1991 | 710.44 ft | — |
| May 17, 1957 | 707.38 ft | — |
| Jul 6, 1997 | 705.11 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
MSDT2
River
Colorado River (TX)
County
Travis, TX
Coordinates
30.3916°N, 97.9070°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Colorado River (TX) at Lake Travis?
The Colorado River (TX) at Lake Travis gauge is maintained by USGS (site 08154500) 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 Lake Travis?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Colorado River (TX) at Lake Travis is 685 feet. Action stage begins at 681 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 691 feet, and major flooding at 695 feet.
How do I get alerts when Colorado River (TX) rises?
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Where is the Colorado River (TX) at Lake Travis gauge located?
The gauge is located in Travis County, Texas at coordinates 30.3916°N, 97.9070°W. USGS site number: 08154500. 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.