Oso Creek near Corpus Christi
Texas — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Nueces County, Texas on the Oso Creek. Live water level data from USGS gauge 08211520, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
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Streamflow
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
25 ft
Moderate Flood
20 ft
Minor Flood
20 ft
Action Stage
11 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
30.6 ft
FM 665 bridge is flooded, with water 1 foot deep. Homes near the creek along FM 763 are flooded with several feet of water. There is 4 feet of water over FM 763 cutting off the shooting range and homes. The creek is several feet deep over Highway 286 frontage roads, and is 1/2 mile wide as it appoaches and covers the bridge on FM 43. Oso Parkway is flooded in several places between Everhart and Staples and approaches homes. The west side of Staples Street bridge is 3 feet deep. The golf course is flooded.
28 ft
Major lowland flooding occurs. Numerous barns and structures flood near Farm to Market 763. There is nearly two feet of water over Farm to Market 763. County Road 43 is flooded. The Lakes Subdivision on the south side of Corpus Christi will have water over Oso Parkway and into their front yards.
26.5 ft
The lowest residences in flood prone areas above Farm to Market 763, to below the bridge at Farm to Market 763 have water at the slab elevation and are cut off. The Farm to Market 763 bridge at Oso Creek and numerous barns and outbuildings flood above Farm to Market 763 to Oso Bay.
25 ft
Major flooding reaches the approaches to the Farm to Market 763 bridge. Numerous outbuildings and barns are surrounded, and flow approaches apartment buildings below Farm to Market 763. Kings Crossing Golf Course is at least 1/2 flooded. Water is within 3 feet of some homes. Water flows across Oso Parkway Road at 2 low areas in the extreme south portion of the Lakes Subdivision.
20 ft
Moderate lowland flooding occurs, from the headwaters near Violet Road, or Farm to Market 24, to Oso Bay. Secondary roads and low bridges near the creek are also flooded.
15 ft
Overbank conditions occur upstream in the right flood plain.
11 ft
The flow is over the right and left banks, but causes no significant flood damage.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 19, 2010 | 30.63 ft | — |
| Sep 19, 2010 | 30.63 ft | — |
| Aug 9, 1980 | 29.37 ft | 12,100 cfs |
| Aug 9, 1980 | 29.37 ft | 12,100 cfs |
| Apr 25, 2004 | 28.4 ft | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Oso Creek near Corpus Christi?
The Oso Creek near Corpus Christi gauge is maintained by USGS (site 08211520) 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 Oso Creek near Corpus Christi?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Oso Creek near Corpus Christi is 20 feet. Action stage begins at 11 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 20 feet, and major flooding at 25 feet.
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Where is the Oso Creek near Corpus Christi gauge located?
The gauge is located in Nueces County, Texas at coordinates 27.7114°N, 97.5019°W. USGS site number: 08211520. 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.