Major Flood
30 ft
Current Water Level
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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
27 ft
Minor Flood
24 ft
Action Stage
22 ft
What Floods at Each Level
32.6 ft
Major out of bank flooding can be expected along the north bosque river.
30 ft
Major out of bank flow is expected along the river reach.
28 ft
Moderate out of bank flow is expected along the river reach.
27 ft
Moderate out of bank flow is expected along the river reach.
25 ft
Minor out of bank flow is expected along the river reach.
24 ft
Minor out of bank flow is expected along the river reach.
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 22, 1952 | 32.6 ft | 87,800 cfs |
| Dec 19, 1991 | 28.27 ft | 27,000 cfs |
| Apr 29, 1977 | 27.27 ft | 19,900 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
HICT2
River
North Bosque River
County
Hamilton, TX
Coordinates
31.9764°N, 98.0325°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of North Bosque River at Hico?
The North Bosque River at Hico gauge is maintained by USGS (site 08094800) 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 North Bosque River at Hico?
The NWS-defined flood stage for North Bosque River at Hico is 24 feet. Action stage begins at 22 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 27 feet, and major flooding at 30 feet.
How do I get alerts when North Bosque River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add North Bosque River at Hico to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the North Bosque River at Hico gauge located?
The gauge is located in Hamilton County, Texas at coordinates 31.9764°N, 98.0325°W. USGS site number: 08094800. 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
- 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.