Major Flood
35 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
29 ft
Minor Flood
26 ft
Action Stage
24 ft
What Floods at Each Level
38.4 ft
Major flooding can be expected along the river. This equals the flood of record.
37 ft
Major flooding is expected along the river. US 281 will begin to flood at the southern bridge approach. Multiple low water crossings and county roads, including CR 101 upstream of the gage, will be significantly impacted.
35 ft
Major flooding is expected along the river. Flooding along CR 101 upstream of the gage will extend from the low water crossing to the southern bridge approach. Several low water crossings will be flooded.
33 ft
Moderate flooding is expected along the river. Several low water crossings will be impacted.
31 ft
Moderate flooding is expected along the river.
29 ft
Moderate flooding is expected along the river.
26 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 1908 | 38.4 ft | — |
| Nov 30, 1913 | 38.4 ft | — |
| Aug 31, 1911 | 37 ft | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Leon River near Hamilton?
The Leon River near Hamilton gauge is maintained by USGS (site 08100000) 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 Hamilton?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Leon River near Hamilton is 26 feet. Action stage begins at 24 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 29 feet, and major flooding at 35 feet.
How do I get alerts when Leon River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Leon River near Hamilton to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Leon River near Hamilton gauge located?
The gauge is located in Hamilton County, Texas at coordinates 31.7886°N, 98.1211°W. USGS site number: 08100000. 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.