Major Flood
27 ft
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FLOOD STAGES
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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
24 ft
Minor Flood
20 ft
Action Stage
20 ft
What Floods at Each Level
34 ft
This is the flood of record, which caused massive lowland flooding.
28 ft
Major flooding approaches the river levees near the San Antonio River confluence. Miles of Highway 35 and the flood plain near it flood, cutting off many homes and flooding a fishing camp near Tivoli. Hundreds of livestock are cut off and potentially drown.
27.5 ft
Major flooding occurs, isolating livestock. The river floods equipment and livestock in the flood plain and can flood residences downstream near Tivoli. Highway 35 east of Tivoli floods.
27 ft
Major flooding occurs. Flow downstream near Highway 35 is several hundred yards wide, cutting off many of the lowest homes. Livestock are cut off and could drown. Pumps, tank batteries, and any equipment in the flood plain below Victoria are flooded. The campground near Tivoli below Highway 35 and residences just above Highway 35 are flooded.
26 ft
Irrigation and oil well pumps, tank batteries, and equipment in the lower flood plain below Victoria flood. Livestock are cut off, may have to be fed by boat, and could drown. Homes downstream above Highway 35 on the left bank are cut off.
24 ft
Moderate lowland flooding occurs, with the river reaching well into the flood plain. Any oil tank batteries, pump jacks, and secondary roads near the river may be flooded.
20 ft
Minor lowland flooding occurs, with the flow reaching the right flood plain near the Invista Plant near Bloomington. Downstream above Highway 35, the flow escapes into the left flood plain cutting off the lowest homes.
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 20, 1998 | 34 ft | — |
| Aug 31, 2017 | 29.01 ft | 95,348 cfs |
| Nov 26, 2004 | 28.81 ft | — |
Flood Inundation Map
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About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
DUPT2
River
Guadalupe River
County
Victoria, TX
Coordinates
28.6619°N, 96.9653°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Guadalupe River near Bloomington?
The Guadalupe River near Bloomington gauge is maintained by USGS (site 08177520) 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 near Bloomington?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Guadalupe River near Bloomington is 20 feet. Action stage begins at 20 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 24 feet, and major flooding at 27 feet.
How do I get alerts when Guadalupe River rises?
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Where is the Guadalupe River near Bloomington gauge located?
The gauge is located in Victoria County, Texas at coordinates 28.6619°N, 96.9653°W. USGS site number: 08177520. 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.