Major Flood
17 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
16 ft
Minor Flood
14 ft
Action Stage
10 ft
What Floods at Each Level
17 ft
Major flooding is expected. Several houses upsteam from the gage will be isolated, a few will be flooded, and a house downstream from the gage will be flooded.
16 ft
Moderate out of bank flooding along the river reach.
14 ft
Minor flooding is expected. Some rural roads will be underwater, with flood waters nearing a residence on the left bank.
12 ft
Minor out of bank flow is expected. Some caution should be exercised when near the river.
10 ft
Water is beginning to flow out of banks, but no flood problems will occur.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 25, 1936 | 17.5 ft | — |
| Dec 31, 1956 | 15.7 ft | — |
| Oct 3, 1959 | 14.31 ft | 15,400 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Hog Creek near Crawford?
The Hog Creek near Crawford gauge is maintained by USGS (site 08095400) 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 Hog Creek near Crawford?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Hog Creek near Crawford is 14 feet. Action stage begins at 10 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 16 feet, and major flooding at 17 feet.
How do I get alerts when Hog Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Hog Creek near Crawford 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 Hog Creek near Crawford gauge located?
The gauge is located in McLennan County, Texas at coordinates 31.5556°N, 97.3561°W. USGS site number: 08095400. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
On This River
Downstream: North Texas Lakes at Waco Lake
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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.