North Fork of the Red River at Shamrock
Texas — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Wheeler County, Texas on the North Fork of the Red River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 07301300, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
20 ft
Moderate Flood
13 ft
Minor Flood
10 ft
Action Stage
9 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
31 ft
Road surface of Highway 83 bridge flooded.
24 ft
Water reaches bottom of Highway 83 bridge.
20 ft
Widespread farm and ranch land flooding occurs. Losses to cattle likely. Losses to farm equipment and structures possible.
13 ft
Significant farm and ranch land flooding occurs. Cattle and farm equipment losses are possible.
10 ft
Water begins to spread out over the 0.2 mile floodplain. Cattle grazing in flood plain should have access to higher ground. Minor farm land flooding begins to occur a few miles downstream from gage site.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 1957 | 21.1 ft | — |
| Apr 30, 1957 | 21.1 ft | — |
| Jun 2, 1995 | 13.49 ft | 25,600 cfs |
| Jun 2, 1995 | 13.49 ft | 25,600 cfs |
| May 28, 1974 | 12.47 ft | 20,400 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
SHAT2
River
North Fork of the Red River
County
Wheeler, TX
Coordinates
35.2642°N, 100.2414°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of North Fork of the Red River at Shamrock?
The North Fork of the Red River at Shamrock gauge is maintained by USGS (site 07301300) 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 Fork of the Red River at Shamrock?
The NWS-defined flood stage for North Fork of the Red River at Shamrock is 10 feet. Action stage begins at 9 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 13 feet, and major flooding at 20 feet.
How do I get alerts when North Fork of the Red River rises?
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Where is the North Fork of the Red River at Shamrock gauge located?
The gauge is located in Wheeler County, Texas at coordinates 35.2642°N, 100.2414°W. USGS site number: 07301300. 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.