Hondo Creek near Tarpley
Texas — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Medina County, Texas on the Hondo Creek. Live water level data from USGS gauge 08200000, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
24 ft
Moderate Flood
15 ft
Minor Flood
10 ft
Action Stage
10 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
30 ft
Major flooding puts four feet of water in a ranch house and large barn 400 yards into the left flood plain near FM 462. US Highway 90 near Hondo floods over a half mile wide east of the bridge. No residential flooding occurs in Hondo from Hondo Creek.
26 ft
Flow reaches the slabs of a house and large barn 400 yards into the left flood plain near FM 462. Secondary and primary roads and bridges are extremely dangerous in the Hondo Creek flood plain. Livestock should be moved from flood prone areas.
24 ft
Major flooding reaches the FM 462 bridge floor. Secondary roads and bridges from the headwaters to below Highway 90 are extremely dangerous. Livestock should be removed from the flood plain immediately.
20 ft
Moderate lowland flooding is well into the flood plain, making low secondary roads and bridges dangerous.
17 ft
Secondary roads and low bridges flood from the headwaters to above Hondo. Cattle should be moved from flood prone areas of the flood plain.
15 ft
Moderate flooding inundates secondary roads and low bridges from the headwaters to above Hondo.
12 ft
Minor lowland flooding reaches lowest areas of the flood plain with no significant damage.
10 ft
Minor lowland flooding covers the lower flood plain. No significant Damage.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 22, 1997 | 29.64 ft | 76,900 cfs |
| Jun 22, 1997 | 29.64 ft | 76,900 cfs |
| Jul 21, 2007 | 22.86 ft | — |
| Jul 21, 2007 | 22.86 ft | — |
| May 26, 1992 | 14.4 ft | 16,400 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Hondo Creek near Tarpley?
The Hondo Creek near Tarpley gauge is maintained by USGS (site 08200000) 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 near Tarpley?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Hondo Creek near Tarpley is 10 feet. Action stage begins at 10 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 15 feet, and major flooding at 24 feet.
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Where is the Hondo Creek near Tarpley gauge located?
The gauge is located in Medina County, Texas at coordinates 29.5700°N, 99.2478°W. USGS site number: 08200000. 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.