RIVER GAUGE · COLORADO RIVER (TX)
Colorado River (TX) near Bay City
Matagorda County, Texas
Water level2.14 ft
Flow315 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:15 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action23 ft
Minor flood44 ft
Moderate flood45 ft
Major flood46 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 44 ft
Levees on the Bay City side of river are overtopped.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 1960 | 46.4 ft | 84,100 cfs |
| Sep 2, 2017 | 46.16 ft | 89,000 cfs |
| Sep 14, 1961 | 44.09 ft | 66,400 cfs |
Flood map
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