Major Flood
14 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
10 ft
Minor Flood
7 ft
Action Stage
6 ft
What Floods at Each Level
14 ft
Major flooding will occur in the Ballinger City Park. Secondary roads and low water crossings will be flooded and impassible.
10 ft
Moderate flooding will occur. The city park, swimming pool and golf course will be flooded. Secondary roads and low water crossings will flood.
7 ft
Minor flooding will occur. The city park and swimming pool area will begin to flood.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 31, 1906 | 14.5 ft | — |
| Oct 12, 1957 | 14.2 ft | 50,000 cfs |
| Apr 30, 1956 | 11.9 ft | 38,500 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
BAMT2
River
Elm Creek (Colorado Basin WCTX)
County
Runnels, TX
Coordinates
31.7492°N, 99.9475°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Elm Creek (Colorado Basin WCTX) at Ballinger?
The Elm Creek (Colorado Basin WCTX) at Ballinger gauge is maintained by USGS (site 08127000) 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 Elm Creek (Colorado Basin WCTX) at Ballinger?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Elm Creek (Colorado Basin WCTX) at Ballinger is 7 feet. Action stage begins at 6 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 10 feet, and major flooding at 14 feet.
How do I get alerts when Elm Creek (Colorado Basin WCTX) rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Elm Creek (Colorado Basin WCTX) at Ballinger 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 Elm Creek (Colorado Basin WCTX) at Ballinger gauge located?
The gauge is located in Runnels County, Texas at coordinates 31.7492°N, 99.9475°W. USGS site number: 08127000. 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
- 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.