Major Flood
29 ft
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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
26 ft
Minor Flood
24 ft
Action Stage
13 ft
What Floods at Each Level
29 ft
Major lowland flooding begins with the river close to one third of a miles wide in the vicinity of the gage. County Road 401 is inundated and closed. Lowest homes in the floodplain are threatened. Livestock can be cut off in low-lying parts of the floodplain.
26 ft
Moderate lowland flooding begins threatening livestock and property in the river channel. The right approach of the County Road 401 bridge is closed making travel difficult.
24 ft
Minor lowland flooding begins with water well into the floodplain and threatening the west approach of the bridge at County Road 401.
17 ft
Flows exceed low-lying areas of the floodplain with no significant damage.
13 ft
Flows exceed low-lying areas of both 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 29, 2017 | 31.28 ft | 26,000 cfs |
| Oct 18, 1998 | 30.08 ft | — |
| Nov 23, 2004 | 29.45 ft | 18,400 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Navidad River at Strane Park?
The Navidad River at Strane Park gauge is maintained by USGS (site 08164390) 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 Navidad River at Strane Park?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Navidad River at Strane Park is 24 feet. Action stage begins at 13 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 26 feet, and major flooding at 29 feet.
How do I get alerts when Navidad River rises?
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Where is the Navidad River at Strane Park gauge located?
The gauge is located in Jackson County, Texas at coordinates 29.0656°N, 96.6744°W. USGS site number: 08164390. 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, Observations courtesy of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- 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.