RIVER GAUGE · NORTH FORK OF THE RED RIVER
North Fork of the Red River at Shamrock
Wheeler County, Texas
Water level4.66 ft
Flow0 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action9 ft
Minor flood10 ft
Moderate flood13 ft
Major flood20 ft
The past week
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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.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 1957 | 21.1 ft | — |
| Jun 2, 1995 | 13.49 ft | 25,600 cfs |
| May 28, 1974 | 12.47 ft | 20,400 cfs |
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