Major Flood
29 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
28 ft
Minor Flood
27 ft
Action Stage
20 ft
What Floods at Each Level
41 ft
Major lowland flooding continues with water up to 6 feet deep in the Hallettsville Town Square flooding hundreds of homes and businesses. Water is several feet deep in the county jail. Massive losses will occur if livestock are not removed from the floodplain.
38 ft
Major lowland flooding continues as several feet of water covers the Hallettsville Town Square with up to 9 feet of water in the lowest homes along the Lavaca River. Numerous roads and highways are flooded and impassable with over two feet of water flowing over them. Livestock should be removed from the floodplain.
35 ft
Major lowland flooding continues as disasterous flooding rises to the town square of Hallettesville. Hundreds of residences and businesses in western Hallettsville are inundated with up to 6 feet of water in the lowest structures. Roads and bridges near the river are severely flooded and very dangerous. Hundreds of head of livestock are cut off and potentialy drowned if not removed from the floodplain.
33 ft
Major lowland flooding continues as disasterous flooding inundates homes and businesses in the Lavaca River floodplain west of downtown Hallettsville. The downtown square in threatened and flooding is life threatening in some areas. Many primary and secondary roads and bridges are inundated and impassable. Livestock should be removed from the floodplain.
30 ft
Major lowland flooding continues as the two lowest commercial buildings and several residences in Hallettsville flood. Secondary roads and low bridges are flooded and dangerous. Livestock should be removed from flood prone areas.
29 ft
Major lowland flooding begins in the vicinity of the gage as water inundates the lowest residences in Hallettsville. Numerous roads and low bridges near the river are inundated and impassable.
28 ft
Moderate lowland flooding begins in the vicinity of the gage as flooding extends well into the floodplain threatening the lowest homes in Hallettsville. Secondary roads and low bridges are flooded and dangerous to motorists.
27 ft
Minor lowland flooding begins in the vicinity of the gage as water escapes the main channel and inundates the floodplain.
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 30, 1981 | 41.1 ft | 99,500 cfs |
| Jun 29, 1940 | 40.6 ft | 93,100 cfs |
| May 12, 1982 | 32.16 ft | 28,400 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Lavaca River at Hallettsville?
The Lavaca River at Hallettsville gauge is maintained by USGS (site 08163500) 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 Lavaca River at Hallettsville?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Lavaca River at Hallettsville is 27 feet. Action stage begins at 20 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 28 feet, and major flooding at 29 feet.
How do I get alerts when Lavaca River rises?
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Where is the Lavaca River at Hallettsville gauge located?
The gauge is located in Lavaca County, Texas at coordinates 29.4431°N, 96.9447°W. USGS site number: 08163500. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Lavaca-Navidad River Authority, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- 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.