Major Flood
20 ft
Current Water Level
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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
16 ft
Minor Flood
14 ft
Action Stage
10 ft
What Floods at Each Level
30 ft
Water will rise well into the recreation park, over the running trail, and into the soccer and baseball fields. The city water pumping plant will flood.
23 ft
Water will rise into the water recreation park, the city park, and approach the soccer and baseball fields.
20 ft
Major flooding will occur in the city park and the water amusement park.
16 ft
Moderate flooding will occur along right bank of river. Water will get into the water amusement park, and the city park on right bank.
14 ft
Minor flooding will occur in the city park. Water will begin to flood the water amusement park downstream from the gage.
12 ft
Water will be slightly out of the low 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 30, 1913 | 25 ft | 60,000 cfs |
| Apr 21, 1945 | 24.41 ft | 56,500 cfs |
| May 25, 1944 | 22.22 ft | 45,500 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Leon River near Belton?
The Leon River near Belton gauge is maintained by USGS (site 08102500) 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 Leon River near Belton?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Leon River near Belton is 14 feet. Action stage begins at 10 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 16 feet, and major flooding at 20 feet.
How do I get alerts when Leon River rises?
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Where is the Leon River near Belton gauge located?
The gauge is located in Bell County, Texas at coordinates 31.0700°N, 97.4411°W. USGS site number: 08102500. 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.