Major Flood
26 ft
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FLOOD STAGES
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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
25 ft
Minor Flood
24 ft
Action Stage
20 ft
What Floods at Each Level
34 ft
Major lowland flooding continues with widespread inundation of the floodplain. The river is three quarters mile wide near Highway 90A and several homes along the river are flooded. Primary and secondary roads and low bridges are inundated and closed. Livestock in the floodplain are cut off and potentially drowned.
33 ft
Major lowland flooding continues with the river one third mile wide at the Highway 90A bridge. Primary and secondary roads near the gauge are flooded and low bridges are very dangerous to auto traffic. Livestock are vulnerable to being cut off and drowned in the floodplain.
32 ft
Major lowland flooding continues with the river one quarter mile wide at the Highway 90A bridge threatening livestock from the headwaters to below Speaks.
26 ft
Major lowland flooding begins as two channels under the Highway 90A bridge merge becoming one channel several hundered yards wide. The lowest homes in the floodplain downstream near Vienna and in Jackson County are threatened.
25 ft
Moderate lowland flooding begins threatening livestock, equipment, primary and secondary roads, and low bridges near the river.
24 ft
Minor lowland flooding begins making secondary roads and low bridges near the river dangerous. Livestock and equipment should be removed from flood prone areas.
20 ft
Flows exceed low-lying sections of both banks in the main channel.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| May 31, 1940 | 40 ft | — |
| Jun 30, 1936 | 39 ft | — |
| Aug 28, 2017 | 36.38 ft | 61,900 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Navidad River at Sublime?
The Navidad River at Sublime gauge is maintained by USGS (site 08164300) 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 Sublime?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Navidad River at Sublime is 24 feet. Action stage begins at 20 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 25 feet, and major flooding at 26 feet.
How do I get alerts when Navidad River rises?
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Where is the Navidad River at Sublime gauge located?
The gauge is located in Lavaca County, Texas at coordinates 29.4667°N, 96.8125°W. USGS site number: 08164300. 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.