RIVER GAUGE · COLORADO RIVER (TX)
Colorado River (TX) at Winchell
Brown County, Texas
Water level1.29 ft
Flow—
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action24 ft
Minor flood26 ft
Moderate flood30 ft
Major flood34 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 34 ft
Major lowland flooding will occur. Secondary roads and low water crossings will be flooded.
- 30 ft
Moderate lowland flooding will occur. Secondary roads and low water crossings will be flooded.
- 26 ft
Minor lowland flooding will occur.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 1936 | 62.2 ft | — |
| Aug 7, 1906 | 56.2 ft | — |
| Oct 14, 1930 | 51.8 ft | 76,100 cfs |
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