Action Stage
23 ft
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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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.
What Floods at Each Level
46 ft
Floodwaters threaten to overtop the highway 183 N bridge at the gauge location.
34 ft
Floodwaters start to impact lowest structures in the floodplain.
29 ft
The river has breached the higher banks of the river downstream of the gauge location at HWY 183 and upstream of the FM 766 bridge. Flooding of the lowest portions of the floodplain are impacted.
23 ft
River breakes lowest banks of river downstream of gauge at HWY 183 and upstream of Fm 766 bridge.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2017 | 40.2 ft | 36,400 cfs |
| Oct 17, 2021 | 36.39 ft | 28,400 cfs |
| Jan 24, 2024 | 34.9 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
GDHT2
River
Guadalupe River
County
De Witt, TX
Coordinates
29.3144°N, 97.3033°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Guadalupe River at Hwy 183 near Hochheim?
The Guadalupe River at Hwy 183 near Hochheim gauge is maintained by USGS (site 08174700) 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 Guadalupe River at Hwy 183 near Hochheim?
This gauge has NWS-defined flood categories. Check the flood stages section above for current thresholds.
How do I get alerts when Guadalupe River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Guadalupe River at Hwy 183 near Hochheim 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 Guadalupe River at Hwy 183 near Hochheim gauge located?
The gauge is located in De Witt County, Texas at coordinates 29.3144°N, 97.3033°W. USGS site number: 08174700. 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.