Major Flood
13 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
12 ft
Minor Flood
11 ft
Action Stage
5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
13 ft
Major flooding with flow 750 feet wide and into the broad prevailing flood plain
12 ft
Flood water has reached the base of US HWY 281 bridge north of Falfurrias.
11 ft
Minor flooding with lowland flooding 300 feet wide into the flood plain
10 ft
Flow escapes from the Los Olmos drainage into the Palo Blanco drainage area
9 ft
Flow is high enough to close FM 1418 as water is covering the bridge.
7 ft
Minor lowland flooding reaches 120 feet wide into flood plain-persons vulnerable to lowland flooding should move equipment to higher ground
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 12, 1951 | 15 ft | — |
| Aug 10, 1980 | 14.7 ft | 1,370 cfs |
| Sep 12, 1971 | 12.66 ft | 5,300 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
FAFT2
River
Los Olmos Creek
County
Brooks, TX
Coordinates
27.2642°N, 98.1356°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Los Olmos Creek near Falfurrias?
The Los Olmos Creek near Falfurrias gauge is maintained by USGS (site 08212400) 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 Los Olmos Creek near Falfurrias?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Los Olmos Creek near Falfurrias is 11 feet. Action stage begins at 5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 12 feet, and major flooding at 13 feet.
How do I get alerts when Los Olmos Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Los Olmos Creek near Falfurrias 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 Los Olmos Creek near Falfurrias gauge located?
The gauge is located in Brooks County, Texas at coordinates 27.2642°N, 98.1356°W. USGS site number: 08212400. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: USGS(08212400), 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.