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
15 ft
Minor Flood
10 ft
Action Stage
9 ft
What Floods at Each Level
21.6 ft
Major out of banks flooding will occur. Most rural roads near the creek will flood. Farm and ranch lands along the creek will be well underwater.
20.6 ft
Major out of banks flooding will occur. Farm and ranch roads, as well as rural roads along the creek, will be well underwater.
17 ft
Major out of bank flooding will occur. Tim Donald Rd south of the creek will be covered by 2 to 3 feet of water. Ranch land south of the creek will be submerged by a few feet of water.
16 ft
Moderate out of bank flooding will occur. Tim Donald Rd south of the creek will be covered by 1 to 2 feet of water. Ranch land south of the creek will be inundated.
15 ft
Moderate out of bank flooding starts. Water starts to cover portions of FM 407 north of the creek and Tim Donald Rd south of the creek.
10 ft
Minor out of bank flooding will occur to farm and ranch lands near the creek.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 1907 | 21.6 ft | 5,440 cfs |
| Apr 30, 1935 | 20.6 ft | — |
| May 23, 1957 | 17.64 ft | 29,800 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Denton Creek near Justin?
The Denton Creek near Justin gauge is maintained by USGS (site 08053500) 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 Denton Creek near Justin?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Denton Creek near Justin is 10 feet. Action stage begins at 9 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 15 feet, and major flooding at 17 feet.
How do I get alerts when Denton Creek rises?
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Where is the Denton Creek near Justin gauge located?
The gauge is located in Denton County, Texas at coordinates 33.1189°N, 97.2903°W. USGS site number: 08053500. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
On This River
Downstream: North Texas Lakes at Lake Grapevine
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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.