Medina River near La Coste
Texas — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Medina County, Texas on the Medina River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 08180640, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
22 ft
Moderate Flood
19 ft
Minor Flood
15 ft
Action Stage
15 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
32 ft
The Farm to Market 471 bridge bottom floods. Many homes near Von Ormy, LaCoste and Somerset flood, some with water to the roof. Livestock in the flood plain are cut off and potentially drowned below Medina Lake to the San Antonio River confluence. Roads and low bridges are flooded and very dangerous to motorists.
28 ft
Disastrous flooding puts several feet of flow in homes and businesses near LaCoste to below Highway 281. Secondary and primary roads are severely flooded and dangerous to motorists.
24 ft
Disastrous flooding reaches many homes near Von Ormy and LaCoste putting several feet of water in them. Roads and bridges near the river are flooded and dangerous.
22 ft
Major flooding is taking place in the Medina River RV park oh CR 4713. Major flooding reaches lowest homes near Von Ormy. Residents should prepare to evacuate as emergency officials assess the threat. Livestock should be removed from flood prone areas. Roads, streets and low bridges are very dangerous to motorists.
19 ft
Moderate lowland flooding has isolated Medina River RV Park on CR 4713. Lowland flooding threatens homes and businesses near Von Ormy. Many secondary and primary roads and low bridges in the flood plain are flooded and very dangerous.
17 ft
The Medina River RV park on CR 4713 will experience widespread flooding and all campers should have been evacuated or moved to higher ground. swift moving water will make rescues dangerous.
15 ft
Minor lowland flooding begins to impact the Medina River RV park anlong CR 4713. Minor lowland flooding reaches the slab elevation of the Knights of Columbus building just below the bridge over Pearsall Road (Farm to Market 2536). County roads, low bridges and crossings near or over the Medina River are flooded and dangerous.
12 ft
Low water crossings and bridges are flooded and dangerous.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 5, 2002 | 32 ft | — |
| Jul 5, 2002 | 32 ft | — |
| May 29, 1987 | 24.05 ft | 24,600 cfs |
| May 29, 1987 | 24.05 ft | 24,600 cfs |
| Jun 21, 1997 | 23.97 ft | 24,200 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Medina River near La Coste?
The Medina River near La Coste gauge is maintained by USGS (site 08180640) 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 Medina River near La Coste?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Medina River near La Coste is 15 feet. Action stage begins at 15 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 19 feet, and major flooding at 22 feet.
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Where is the Medina River near La Coste gauge located?
The gauge is located in Medina County, Texas at coordinates 29.3239°N, 98.8128°W. USGS site number: 08180640. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: 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.