RIVER GAUGE
Independence Creek 18 miles SSE of Sheffield
Terrell County, Texas
Water level4.71 ft
Flow11 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:10 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action6 ft
Minor flood11 ft
Moderate flood15 ft
Major flood22 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 22 ft
Major flooding of area rangeland begins. The record stage occurred outside the period of record (1954), and damage is unknown.
- 15 ft
Independence creek threatens the U. S. Highway 285 bridge.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 27, 1954 | 22 ft | — |
| Jul 25, 2004 | 17.95 ft | — |
| May 28, 2024 | 17.6 ft | 50,179 cfs |
DownstreamPecos River 14 miles NW of Pandale
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