Palo Duro Creek at Spearman
Hansford County, Texas
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 23 ft
Bridge rails are flooded. The road surface on the bridge is under 3 feet of water. 2 to 3 homes downstream of the gage site are flooded. Ranch land is flooded on both sides of the creek and cattle are threatened.
- 20 ft
Road surface on bridge floods. 2 to 3 homes downstream of the gage site are flooded. Ranch land is flooded on both sides of the creek and cattle are threatened.
- 19 ft
Houses downstream of gage site flood.
- 12 ft
Moderate overbank flooding occurs. Cattle are threatened and damage to fences is possible
- 9 ft
The creek is at bankfull stage. Some minor overbank flooding occurs and cattle in the floodplain may be threatened.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 3, 1936 | 23.68 ft | 26,100 cfs |
| Oct 6, 1946 | 22.55 ft | 21,200 cfs |
| Jun 13, 2010 | 22.48 ft | 21,263 cfs |
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