Major Flood
44 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
39 ft
Minor Flood
36 ft
Action Stage
34 ft
What Floods at Each Level
44 ft
Major flooding will occur along the river. The approach ramps to the bridge will be well underwater.
39 ft
Moderate out of bank flow is expected along the river. The approach ramps to the bridge will flood.
36 ft
Minor out of bank flow is expected. Caution should be exercised because the right approach ramp to the bridge will begin to flood.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 20, 1991 | 44.6 ft | 220,000 cfs |
| Apr 30, 1908 | 43.00446 ft | — |
| May 5, 2024 | 41.81 ft | 139,452 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
VMAT2
River
North Bosque River
County
Bosque, TX
Coordinates
31.6694°N, 97.4692°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of North Bosque River at Valley Mills?
The North Bosque River at Valley Mills gauge is maintained by USGS (site 08095200) 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 Valley Mills?
The NWS-defined flood stage for North Bosque River at Valley Mills is 36 feet. Action stage begins at 34 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 39 feet, and major flooding at 44 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 Valley Mills 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 Valley Mills gauge located?
The gauge is located in Bosque County, Texas at coordinates 31.6694°N, 97.4692°W. USGS site number: 08095200. 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.