Major Flood
43 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
41 ft
Minor Flood
39 ft
Action Stage
20 ft
What Floods at Each Level
48 ft
Major lowland flooding continues with much of west and southwest Wharton flooded. Most streets between Sunset Street, FM 102, and U.S. Highway 59 are inundated and impassable, and several homes have 3 feet or more of water in them.
45.3 ft
Major lowland flooding continues with many homes in the west part of Wharton flooded with 2 to 3 feet of water. The JDIN Recreational Center in southwest Wharton is flooded and isolated.
44 ft
Major lowland flooding continues as the JDIN Recreational Center in southwest Wharton is isolated and many homes in the western part Wharton are flooded.
43 ft
Major lowland flooding begins in the vicinity of the gage as numerous streets in west and southwest Wharton are inundated and the lowest homes threatened. The JDIN Recreational Center in southwest Wharton close to being isolated.
41.5 ft
Moderate lowland flooding continues as the JDIN Recreational Center in southwest Wharton is flooded.
41 ft
Moderate lowland flooding begins in the vicinity of the gage with the JDIN Recreational Center in southwest Wharton threatened.
39 ft
Minor lowland flooding begins in the vicinity of the gage as water escapes the main channel.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 30, 2017 | 50.47 ft | 93,600 cfs |
| Jul 2, 1940 | 48.99 ft | 100,000 cfs |
| Oct 22, 1998 | 48.72 ft | 74,800 cfs |
Flood Inundation Map
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About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
WHAT2
River
Colorado River (TX)
County
Wharton, TX
Coordinates
29.3089°N, 96.1036°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Colorado River (TX) at Wharton?
The Colorado River (TX) at Wharton gauge is maintained by USGS (site 08162000) 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 Wharton?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Colorado River (TX) at Wharton is 39 feet. Action stage begins at 20 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 41 feet, and major flooding at 43 feet.
How do I get alerts when Colorado River (TX) rises?
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Where is the Colorado River (TX) at Wharton gauge located?
The gauge is located in Wharton County, Texas at coordinates 29.3089°N, 96.1036°W. USGS site number: 08162000. 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, Observations courtesy of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- 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.