Lampasas River near Kempner
Texas — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Lampasas County, Texas on the Lampasas River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 08103800, 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
33 ft
Moderate Flood
26 ft
Minor Flood
18 ft
Action Stage
16 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
45 ft
Widespread and significant major flooding is expected along the river. The Highway 190 brdige will be submerged, and dangerous flooding will impact the nearby RV park as well as multiple roads upstream and downstream of the gage.
38 ft
Significant major flooding is expected along the river. The RV park near the gage will sustain significant flooding, and Highway 190 will begin to flood near the bridge. Dangerous flooding will impact FM 3170 and CR 4530 downstream of the gage. Many roadways upstream of the gage will also flood.
35 ft
Major flooding is expected along the river. The RV park near the river will flood, and the cabins near the river will have multiple feet of water in them. Dangerous flooding is expected downstream along FM 3170 and CR 4530. The slough upstream of the gage will be flooded as well as several low water crossings nearby.
33 ft
Major flooding is expected. Cabins near the river at the RV park will have several feet of water in them. FM 3170 downstream of the gage will have several feet of water across it at multiple low water crossings and near the bluff overlook. The slough upstream of the gage will be flooded, as well as several low water crossings nearby.
32 ft
Moderate flooding is expected along the river. Cabins near the river at the RV park will be flooded. FM 3170 downstream of the gage will have several feet of water across it at multiple low water crossings and near the bluff overlook. The slough upstream of the gage will flood.
30 ft
Moderate flooding is expected along the river. Cabins near the river at the RV park will begin to flood. FM 3170 downstream of the gage will have several feet of water across it at multiple low water crossings and near the bluff overlook. The slough upstream of the gage will also flood.
26 ft
Moderate flooding along the river is expected. FM 3170 downstream of the gage will flood at a few low water crossings. CR 4530 will also flood in a few areas.
18 ft
Minor flooding is expected along the river.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 1873 | 45 ft | — |
| Aug 31, 1873 | 45 ft | — |
| May 12, 1957 | 37 ft | — |
| May 12, 1957 | 37 ft | — |
| Dec 20, 1991 | 35 ft | 78,000 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
KEMT2
River
Lampasas River
County
Lampasas, TX
Coordinates
31.0792°N, 98.0164°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Lampasas River near Kempner?
The Lampasas River near Kempner gauge is maintained by USGS (site 08103800) 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 Lampasas River near Kempner?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Lampasas River near Kempner is 18 feet. Action stage begins at 16 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 26 feet, and major flooding at 33 feet.
How do I get alerts when Lampasas River rises?
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Where is the Lampasas River near Kempner gauge located?
The gauge is located in Lampasas County, Texas at coordinates 31.0792°N, 98.0164°W. USGS site number: 08103800. 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.