RIVER GAUGE · COPANO CREEK
Copano Creek near Refugio
Refugio County, Texas
Water level2.34 ft
Flow—
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:30 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action5 ft
Minor flood12 ft832 cfs
Moderate flood14 ft1,380 cfs
Major flood17 ft2,612 cfs
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 21 ft
This is the flood of record, which occurred on September 12 1971.
- 18.6 ft
Major flooding occurs. The water is to the Farm to Market 774 bridge floor.
- 17 ft
Major lowland flooding occurs. The river is 200 yards wide at the Farm to Market 774 bridge.
- 16 ft
Moderate lowland flooding occurs. The river rises to low steel of the Farm to Market 774 bridge.
- 12 ft
Minor lowland flooding occurs.
- 8 ft
Overbank conditions occur causing only nuisance flooding.
- 5 ft
The river reaches bankfull stage.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 1971 | 21 ft | 6,300 cfs |
| Jul 8, 2021 | 19.33 ft | 2,290 cfs |
| Jul 9, 2021 | 19.17 ft | 2,234 cfs |
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