Navidad River near Morales
Texas — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Jackson County, Texas on the Navidad River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 08164370, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
34 ft
Moderate Flood
30 ft
Minor Flood
29 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
38 ft
Major lowland flooding continues with several feet of water over County Road 283. Lowest homes in the floodplain are threatened. A community center one quarter of a mile west of the County Road 283 bridge is threatehend. Hundreds of head of livestock are cut off and potentially drowned.
34 ft
Major lowland flooding begins with several feet of water over the approaches to the County Road 283 bridge and water threatending the bridge floor. The lowest homes in the floodplain are threatened near Vienna and in northern Jackson County. Livestock should be removed from the floodplain from the headwaters to Lake Texana.
30 ft
Moderate lowland flooding occurs as water inundates County Road 283. Livestock could be cut off and should be removed from the floodplain.
29 ft
Minor lowland flooding begins as water reaches the right approach to the bridge at County Road 283. Livestock should be removed from vulnerable areas of the floodplain.
26 ft
Overbank conditions begin with water into low-lying areas of the floodplain with little damage.
19 ft
Flows exceed banks into low-lying areas of the floodplain with no damage.
15 ft
At levels above 15.0 feet, flows exceed the lowest sections 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 | 35.83 ft | — |
| Aug 29, 2017 | 35.83 ft | — |
| Oct 18, 1998 | 33.5 ft | 25,000 cfs |
| Oct 18, 1998 | 33.5 ft | 25,000 cfs |
| Nov 23, 2004 | 33 ft | 17,358 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Navidad River near Morales?
The Navidad River near Morales gauge is maintained by USGS (site 08164370) 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 near Morales?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Navidad River near Morales is 29 feet. Action stage begins at 15 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 30 feet, and major flooding at 34 feet.
How do I get alerts when Navidad River rises?
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Where is the Navidad River near Morales gauge located?
The gauge is located in Jackson County, Texas at coordinates 29.1353°N, 96.7442°W. USGS site number: 08164370. 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, 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.