Frio River at Tilden
Texas — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in McMullen County, Texas on the Frio River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 08206600, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
27 ft
Moderate Flood
26 ft
Minor Flood
22 ft
Action Stage
12 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
38.44 ft
This is the flood of record outside period of record, occurring on July 1932.
30.06 ft
This is the flood of record which occurred on July 10 2002. Disastrous flooding of commercial and residential buildings in Tilden.
29.8 ft
Major flooding occurs. Disastrous flooding of commercial and residential buildings in Tilden. Restuarant on the right bank of the Frio River had 3 to 4 feet of water in it.
29.18 ft
This is similar to the flood on June 9 1937. The restaurant had 3 feet of water inside. Numerous homes were flooded.
27 ft
Major flooding occurs. Numerous residences and businesses flood in Tilden, requiring persons vulnerable to flooding to be evacuated. Lowland flooding of crops and pastureland traps and potentially drowns livestock. Most roads near the river are flooded and dangerous. Water reaches the parking lot and doors of the cafe.
26 ft
Moderate flooding occurs. The flow is to the slab elevation of the lowest businesses and homes in Tilden. Numerous roads and low bridges flood and become very dangerous to motorists. Hundreds of livestock are trapped and potentially drowned in the flood plain, below Derby to the Choke Canyon Reservoir.
22 ft
Minor lowland flooding of crops and pastureland occurs. Secondary roads and low bridges are also flooded.
20 ft
Overbank conditions below Derby to Choke Canyon Reservoir occur, and floods the lowest secondary roads and bridges near the river.
17 ft
Overbank conditions occur into lowest areas of the flood plain.
12 ft
The river reaches bankfull stage.
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 10, 2002 | 30.06 ft | — |
| Jul 10, 2002 | 30.06 ft | — |
| Sep 10, 2002 | 30.03 ft | — |
| Sep 10, 2002 | 30.03 ft | — |
| Jun 27, 1997 | 29.8 ft | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Frio River at Tilden?
The Frio River at Tilden gauge is maintained by USGS (site 08206600) 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 Frio River at Tilden?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Frio River at Tilden is 22 feet. Action stage begins at 12 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 26 feet, and major flooding at 27 feet.
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Where is the Frio River at Tilden gauge located?
The gauge is located in McMullen County, Texas at coordinates 28.4672°N, 98.5472°W. USGS site number: 08206600. 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.