Major Flood
46 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
40 ft
Minor Flood
30 ft
Action Stage
28 ft
What Floods at Each Level
46.5 ft
Major flooding along the river is expected. Six inches of water is expected in the houses upstream of the gage.
46 ft
Major flooding along the river is expected. Flood waters will begin to inundate homes upstream from the gage. The race track near the highway 95 bridge will be flooded, along with several rural roads near the river.
40 ft
Moderate flooding is expected near the river. Several rural roads and the race track near the highway 95 bridge will be flooded.
36 ft
Minor flooding of low lying areas upstream from the gage can be expected. The race track on the right bank upstream from the gage will flood. Some rural roads will flood.
34 ft
Minor flooding of the race track on right bank immediately upstream from the highway 95 bridge is expected. Some rural roads will experience flooding.
30 ft
Minor out of bank flooding can be expected near the river. Some rural roads will begin to flood.
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, 1921 | 46.8 ft | — |
| Oct 1, 1927 | 43.3 ft | 28,400 cfs |
| May 16, 1965 | 42.85 ft | 79,600 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Little River near Little River?
The Little River near Little River gauge is maintained by USGS (site 08104500) 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 Little River near Little River?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Little River near Little River is 30 feet. Action stage begins at 28 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 40 feet, and major flooding at 46 feet.
How do I get alerts when Little River rises?
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Where is the Little River near Little River gauge located?
The gauge is located in Bell County, Texas at coordinates 30.9664°N, 97.3458°W. USGS site number: 08104500. 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.