Major Flood
17 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
14 ft
Minor Flood
12 ft
Action Stage
5 ft
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Copano Creek near Refugio?
The Copano Creek near Refugio gauge is maintained by USGS (site 08189200) 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 Copano Creek near Refugio?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Copano Creek near Refugio is 12 feet. Action stage begins at 5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 14 feet, and major flooding at 17 feet.
How do I get alerts when Copano Creek rises?
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Where is the Copano Creek near Refugio gauge located?
The gauge is located in Refugio County, Texas at coordinates 28.3033°N, 97.1122°W. USGS site number: 08189200. 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