Lavaca River near Edna
Texas — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Jackson County, Texas on the Lavaca River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 08164000, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
28 ft
Moderate Flood
25 ft
Minor Flood
21 ft
Action Stage
20 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
35 ft
Disastrous flooding continues with the west approach to the Highway 59 bridge inundated and closed. Several homes in the Lavaca River floodplain upstream of Highway 59 into northern Jackson County are flooded. Hundreds of head of livestock may be cut off and drown in low-lying areas.
34 ft
Disastrous flooding continues with water to the low steel of the Highway 59 bridge. Several homes in the floodplain upstream of Highway 59 are flooded with widespread inundation of primary and secondary roads. Hundreds of head of livestock may be cut off and drown in low-lying pasture areas.
33 ft
Disasterous flooding occurs with the lowest homes upstream of Highway 59 flooded. There is several feet of water over secondary roads and low bridges. Flow is within inches of spilling over the approaches to the Highway 59 bridge. Hundreds of head of livestock upstream of Highway 59 to below Hallettesville may be isolated and drown.
30 ft
Major lowland flooding continues with the river over one half mile side near the Highway 59 bridge. Numerous roads and bridges in the floodplain are inundated and closed. Livestock are isolated well into the floodplain.
28 ft
Major lowland flooding begins with the river one half mile wide near the Highway 59 bridge. Primary roads and low bridges are flooded and secondary roads are closed. Livestock are isolated with widespread inundation of crop and pasture land.
25 ft
Moderate lowland flooding begins with the river one third of a mile wide near the Highway 59 bridge flooding secondary roads and bridges along the river. Livestock are isolated and potentially drown.
23 ft
Flooding along the Lavaca River reaches hundreds of yards into the lower floodplain backing up sloughs and low-lying areas. Minor roads near the river flood and livestock are isolated.
22 ft
Flooding along the Lavaca River reaches well into the lower floodplain backing up sloughs and low-lying areas.
21 ft
Minor lowland flooding begins with flow backing through preipheral channels adjacent to the river and reaches into sloughs and low-lying areas.
20 ft
At levels above 20.0 feet, flows exceed the lowest sections of both banks.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 18, 1994 | 35.49 ft | 150,000 cfs |
| Oct 18, 1994 | 35.49 ft | 150,000 cfs |
| May 24, 1936 | 33.8 ft | 83,400 cfs |
| May 24, 1936 | 33.8 ft | 83,400 cfs |
| Aug 29, 2017 | 32.53 ft | 74,300 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Lavaca River near Edna?
The Lavaca River near Edna gauge is maintained by USGS (site 08164000) 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 near Edna?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Lavaca River near Edna is 21 feet. Action stage begins at 20 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 25 feet, and major flooding at 28 feet.
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Where is the Lavaca River near Edna gauge located?
The gauge is located in Jackson County, Texas at coordinates 28.9597°N, 96.6861°W. USGS site number: 08164000. 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, 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.