Major Flood
35 ft
Current Water Level
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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: BDUT2). Live data may be limited. View on NWS AHPS →
FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
25 ft
Minor Flood
15 ft
Action Stage
8 ft
What Floods at Each Level
35 ft
Major flooding. Structures north of FM 967 near Onion Creek are cut off or flooded. Numerous structures between Onion Creek and west of Bluff Street become cut off or flooded. Onion Creek Village Apartments may be cut off and experience flooding.
25 ft
Moderate flooding. Intersection of Old Black Colony Road and Cole Springs Road is flooded. Water is approaching foundations of residential and business structures north of FM 967 on left and right banks
23 ft
Many seocondary roads near and along Onion Creek are flooded. Many locations on Cole Springs Road are flooded
18 ft
FM 967 is flooded. Travel east and west is impacted in this area near Onion Creek.
15 ft
Minor flooding. Flooding on Cole Springs Road in the lowest locations. Roadway is impassable in the lowest locations.
14 ft
Water begins to flow across Cole Springs Road in the lowest locations.
13 ft
Water begins to approach Cole Springs Road.
8 ft
Bankfull. Flooding along Onion Creek in the flood plain.
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 30, 2015 | 23.39 ft | 30,312 cfs |
| May 4, 2019 | 23.02 ft | 25,583 cfs |
| May 8, 2019 | 16.7 ft | 13,090 cfs |
About This Gauge
NWS LID
BDUT2
River
Onion Creek
County
Hays, TX
Coordinates
30.0867°N, 97.8486°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Onion Creek at Buda?
The Onion Creek at Buda gauge is maintained by USGS 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 Onion Creek at Buda?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Onion Creek at Buda is 15 feet. Action stage begins at 8 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 25 feet, and major flooding at 35 feet.
How do I get alerts when Onion Creek rises?
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Where is the Onion Creek at Buda gauge located?
The gauge is located in Hays County, Texas at coordinates 30.0867°N, 97.8486°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Lower Colorado River Authority
- 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.