Major Flood
38 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
35 ft
Minor Flood
20 ft
Action Stage
18 ft
What Floods at Each Level
40 ft
Major flooding along the creek is expected. Many hunting cabins along the creek will flood. Large areas will be underwater.
38 ft
Major flooding of low areas near the creek is expected.
35 ft
Moderate flooding of low areas near the creek can be expected.
20 ft
Minor flooding of low areas of the creek can be expected. Low water crossings downstream at fort hood causes a danger.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| May 5, 2024 | 44.51 ft | 93,996 cfs |
| Dec 19, 1991 | 44.3 ft | 110,000 cfs |
| Oct 3, 1959 | 40.1 ft | 66,200 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
PICT2
River
Cowhouse Creek
County
Coryell, TX
Coordinates
31.2847°N, 97.8847°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Cowhouse Creek near Pidcoke?
The Cowhouse Creek near Pidcoke gauge is maintained by USGS (site 08101000) 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 Cowhouse Creek near Pidcoke?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Cowhouse Creek near Pidcoke is 20 feet. Action stage begins at 18 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 35 feet, and major flooding at 38 feet.
How do I get alerts when Cowhouse Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Cowhouse Creek near Pidcoke 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 Cowhouse Creek near Pidcoke gauge located?
The gauge is located in Coryell County, Texas at coordinates 31.2847°N, 97.8847°W. USGS site number: 08101000. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
On This River
Downstream: North Texas Lakes at Belton Lake
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- 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.