Major Flood
46 ft
Current Water Level
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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
45 ft
Minor Flood
44 ft
Action Stage
23 ft
What Floods at Each Level
44 ft
Levees on the Bay City side of river are overtopped.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
BACT2
River
Colorado River (TX)
County
Matagorda, TX
Coordinates
28.9739°N, 96.0122°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Colorado River (TX) near Bay City?
The Colorado River (TX) near Bay City gauge is maintained by USGS (site 08162500) 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) near Bay City?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Colorado River (TX) near Bay City is 44 feet. Action stage begins at 23 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 45 feet, and major flooding at 46 feet.
How do I get alerts when Colorado River (TX) rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Colorado River (TX) near Bay City to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Colorado River (TX) near Bay City gauge located?
The gauge is located in Matagorda County, Texas at coordinates 28.9739°N, 96.0122°W. USGS site number: 08162500. 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.