Major Flood
15 ft
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FLOOD STAGES
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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
8 ft
Minor Flood
6 ft
Action Stage
4 ft
What Floods at Each Level
22 ft
(6.7 meters), Major flooding is above telephone lines is some areas of the flood plain. Disastrous flooding is extremely dangerous to campers and livestock well into the flood plain. Roads, fences, and the flood plain are scoured extensively.
20 ft
(6.1 meters), Very deep flow covers telephone lines in some areas. Campers, autos, and gear well away from the river above Juno to Amistad Reservoir are easily swept downstream. Livestock are cut off and potentially drowned. There is widespread damage to fences and road surfaces near the river.
19 ft
(5.8 meters), Massive flooding destroys anything in the flood plain near the Devils River and its tributaries.
17 ft
(5.2 meters), Major flooding can wash livestock, autos, camp equipment and campers away well into the flood plain and tributaries of the Devils River above Glasscock Ranch to Amistad Reservoir. Roads and bridges are severely flooded and extremely dangerous. Many areas are cut off for hours.
15 ft
(4.6 meters), Major flooding reaches campers, automobiles, and recreational vehicles well away from the river above Juno to Amistad Reservoir. Livestock are cut off and potentially drowned. There is widespread damage to roads and fences.
14 ft
(4.3 meters), Flooding can wash automobiles, equipment, and campers downstream from above Juno to Amistad Reservoir. Roads and bridges near the river are very dangerous. Six feet of flow covers the Bakers Crossing bridge. Livestock should be moved from flood prone areas.
12 ft
(3.7 meters), Campers, automobiles and equipment near the river above Juno to Amistad Reservoir can be washed downstream. The river is very turbulent at this level and dangerous for inexperienced swimmers, canoeists and kayakers. Five feet of flow covers the Highway 163 bridge below Juno.
10 ft
(3.0 meters), Moderate lowland flooding is several feet over the Bakers Crossing bridge at Highway 163. Flow is well into the flood plain and very dangerous to campers and river recreationists above Juno to Amistad Reservoir.
8 ft
(2.4 meters), Moderate lowland flooding reaches the Highway 163 bridge floor several miles below Juno. This level is turbulent and dangerous for inexperienced swimmers, canoeists and kayakers.
6 ft
(1.8 meters), Minor lowland flooding extends into low areas of the flood plain with no significant impact.
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 28, 1954 | 35 ft | 393,000 cfs |
| Aug 31, 1932 | 33.8 ft | 370,000 cfs |
| Jul 3, 1948 | 26.8 ft | 245,000 cfs |
About This Gauge
NWS LID
BKCT2
River
Devils River
County
Val Verde, TX
Coordinates
29.9500°N, 101.1303°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Devils River at Bakers Crossing near Juno?
The Devils River at Bakers Crossing near Juno gauge is maintained by USGS 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 Devils River at Bakers Crossing near Juno?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Devils River at Bakers Crossing near Juno is 6 feet. Action stage begins at 4 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 8 feet, and major flooding at 15 feet.
How do I get alerts when Devils River rises?
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Where is the Devils River at Bakers Crossing near Juno gauge located?
The gauge is located in Val Verde County, Texas at coordinates 29.9500°N, 101.1303°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
- 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.