Major Flood
25 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
22 ft
Minor Flood
19 ft
Action Stage
10 ft
What Floods at Each Level
25 ft
Major lowland flooding will occur as water reaches the slab elevation of structures downstream from gage.
22 ft
Moderate lowland flooding begins with water to the floor of the FM 647 bridge and the approaches to the bridge are cut off.
19 ft
Minor lowland begins as water spills into the floodplain downstream of the gage.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 20, 2004 | 24.35 ft | 6,510 cfs |
| Jun 18, 2015 | 22.29 ft | 3,960 cfs |
| Sep 10, 1998 | 22.16 ft | 4,100 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
LMCT2
River
East Mustang Creek
County
Wharton, TX
Coordinates
29.0706°N, 96.4169°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of East Mustang Creek near Louise?
The East Mustang Creek near Louise gauge is maintained by USGS (site 08164504) 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 East Mustang Creek near Louise?
The NWS-defined flood stage for East Mustang Creek near Louise is 19 feet. Action stage begins at 10 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 22 feet, and major flooding at 25 feet.
How do I get alerts when East Mustang Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add East Mustang Creek near Louise 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 East Mustang Creek near Louise gauge located?
The gauge is located in Wharton County, Texas at coordinates 29.0706°N, 96.4169°W. USGS site number: 08164504. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
On This River
Downstream: Navidad River at Lake Texana
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- 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.