Major Flood
37 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
34 ft
Minor Flood
30 ft
Action Stage
28 ft
What Floods at Each Level
37 ft
Major flooding will occur along the river. Agriculture and livestock near the river will be impacted.
34 ft
Moderate flooding will occur along the river. Agriculture and livestock near the river will be impacted.
30 ft
Minor flooding will occur along the river. Agriculture and livestock near the river will be impacted.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 18, 1971 | 36.16 ft | 90,600 cfs |
| May 12, 1982 | 34.76 ft | 74,800 cfs |
| Oct 18, 2002 | 34.76 ft | 75,317 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
CPPT2
River
North Sulphur River
County
Lamar, TX
Coordinates
33.4747°N, 95.5875°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of North Sulphur River near Cooper?
The North Sulphur River near Cooper gauge is maintained by USGS (site 07343000) 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 Sulphur River near Cooper?
The NWS-defined flood stage for North Sulphur River near Cooper is 30 feet. Action stage begins at 28 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 34 feet, and major flooding at 37 feet.
How do I get alerts when North Sulphur River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add North Sulphur River near Cooper 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 Sulphur River near Cooper gauge located?
The gauge is located in Lamar County, Texas at coordinates 33.4747°N, 95.5875°W. USGS site number: 07343000. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
On This River
Downstream: Sulphur River near Talco
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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.