Major Flood
29 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
27 ft
Minor Flood
24 ft
Action Stage
21 ft
What Floods at Each Level
33 ft
Disastrous flooding occurs with the lowest homes upstream near Vienna and in the lower part of Lavaca and northern parts of Jackson counties are flooded. Flows are over one mile wide in much of the floodplain and numerous roads and bridges are impassable. Hundreds of head of livestock are cut off and can drown.
29 ft
Major lowland flooding continues with the river close to one mile wide near Speaks and FM 530 cutting off large areas of the floodplain. Several roads and bridges near the river are inundated and impassable. Homes in low-lying areas of the floodplain upstream near Vienna and in the lowwer part of Lavaca County are threatened. Hundreds of head of livestock are threatened.
28 ft
Major lowland flooding begins with the river several hundred yards wide in the vicinity of the gauge. Approaches to the FM 530 bridge are flooded and impassable. Much of the floodplain is cut off endangering livestock.
27 ft
Moderate lowland flooding begins with the approaches to the FM 530 bridge inundated and the gage cut off. Large areas of the floodplain are cut off potentially isolated and drowning cattle.
24 ft
Minor lowland flooding begins with the river one hundred yards wide in the vicinity of the gage. The approaches to the FM 530 bridge are flooded.
21 ft
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 28, 2017 | 32.79 ft | 59,788 cfs |
| Oct 17, 1998 | 30.24 ft | 25,500 cfs |
| Apr 19, 2009 | 28.2 ft | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Navidad River near Speaks?
The Navidad River near Speaks gauge is maintained by USGS (site 08164350) 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 Speaks?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Navidad River near Speaks is 24 feet. Action stage begins at 21 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 27 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 near Speaks gauge located?
The gauge is located in Lavaca County, Texas at coordinates 29.3217°N, 96.7089°W. USGS site number: 08164350. 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.