Major Flood
20 ft
Current Water Level
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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
18 ft
Minor Flood
16 ft
Action Stage
15.5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
22 ft
Numerous barns as well as farm buildings will be threatened with serious flooding. All cattle and equipment should be evacuated well away from the creek. Preparations should be rushed to completion for severe flooding. The creek will remain above flood stage for several days as necessary releases to lower high water levels at lake fork continue.
20 ft
Lowland flooding will continue to slowly decrease as reservoir releases from lake fork dam will continue to slowly decrease.
19 ft
Preparations should be rushed to completion for major flooding problems. Some barns in the floodplain will be facing flooding.
16 ft
Expect minor lowland flooding problems. Ranchers that may have cattle and equipment in the creek bottoms should move them to higher ground.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 29, 1945 | 29.85 ft | 75,600 cfs |
| Jun 6, 1943 | 25.9 ft | 51,600 cfs |
| Jun 30, 1895 | 25.9 ft | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Lake Fork Creek near Quitman?
The Lake Fork Creek near Quitman gauge is maintained by USGS (site 08019000) 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 Lake Fork Creek near Quitman?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Lake Fork Creek near Quitman is 16 feet. Action stage begins at 15.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 18 feet, and major flooding at 20 feet.
How do I get alerts when Lake Fork Creek rises?
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Where is the Lake Fork Creek near Quitman gauge located?
The gauge is located in Wood County, Texas at coordinates 32.7631°N, 95.4628°W. USGS site number: 08019000. 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.