Major Flood
24 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
20 ft
Action Stage
10 ft
What Floods at Each Level
30 ft
Major flooding threatens the lowest residences in the flood plain, from the headwaters to the Arenosa Creek confluence, causing significant crop losses. Hundreds of livestock are isolated in the low pastureland areas. Numerous barns and farm outbuildings flood. Flooding approaches Highway 59 eastbound.
28 ft
Flooding of farm buildings in left flood plain occurs. Waters reaches the bridge railing on Highway 59.
26 ft
Major lowland flooding causes significant crop losses and isolates hundreds of livestock in the flood plain pastures. Many roads and bridges near the river flood, including the Highway 59 access road bridge floor and approaches.
24 ft
Major lowland flooding occurs, producing significant crop losses. Areas of pastureland and cattle are cut off. Numerous primary and secondary roads and bridges flood, including the east approach to the Highway 59 access road bridge.
22 ft
Moderate flooding occurs, causing significant crop damage. Pastureland floods and isolates livestock in cut off areas. Secondary roads and low bridges are flooded.
20 ft
Minor lowland flooding of crop and pasturland occurs. Secondary roads and bridges begin to flood. Livestock begin to become isolated.
15 ft
Overbank conditions into the lowest areas of the flood plain.
10 ft
Bankfull stage of the left and right banks.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 18, 1994 | 33.43 ft | 19,700 cfs |
| Jun 11, 1981 | 29 ft | 19,700 cfs |
| Jul 3, 2007 | 28.82 ft | 11,692 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
NGCT2
River
Garcitas Creek
County
Victoria, TX
Coordinates
28.8911°N, 96.8189°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Garcitas Creek near Inez?
The Garcitas Creek near Inez gauge is maintained by USGS (site 08164600) 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 Garcitas Creek near Inez?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Garcitas Creek near Inez is 20 feet. Action stage begins at 10 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 22 feet, and major flooding at 24 feet.
How do I get alerts when Garcitas Creek rises?
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Where is the Garcitas Creek near Inez gauge located?
The gauge is located in Victoria County, Texas at coordinates 28.8911°N, 96.8189°W. USGS site number: 08164600. 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.