Major Flood
14 ft
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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
12 ft
Minor Flood
12 ft
Action Stage
10 ft
What Floods at Each Level
18 ft
Hondo Creek floods one to two miles of Highway 90 east of Hondo with a small section at the bridge above water. The area east of the bridge is under several feet of water. Several hundred yards of the Southern Pacific railway is damaged. Highway 173 is flooded north and south of Hondo. Farm to Market 473 north of Hondo is flooded in several places.
17 ft
Highway 90 floods with flow hundreds of yards wide in three sections near Hondo. Highway 173 floods north and south of Hondo. Farm to Market 462 is closed at several low crossings.
14 ft
Major flooding escapes the main channel into the right and left flood plains approaching Highway 90 east of Hondo and Highway 173 north of Hondo. Farm to Market 462 north of Hondo floods at several low water crossings.
12 ft
Minor lowland flooding inundates Farm to Market 462 at several low crossings over Hondo Creek.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 1919 | 21 ft | — |
| Jun 22, 1997 | 18.96 ft | 63,600 cfs |
| Jun 30, 1932 | 18 ft | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Hondo Creek at SH 173 near Hondo?
The Hondo Creek at SH 173 near Hondo gauge is maintained by USGS (site 08200720) 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 Hondo Creek at SH 173 near Hondo?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Hondo Creek at SH 173 near Hondo is 12 feet. Action stage begins at 10 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 12 feet, and major flooding at 14 feet.
How do I get alerts when Hondo Creek rises?
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Where is the Hondo Creek at SH 173 near Hondo gauge located?
The gauge is located in Medina County, Texas at coordinates 29.3761°N, 99.1167°W. USGS site number: 08200720. 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.