Major Flood
22 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
21 ft
Minor Flood
20 ft
Action Stage
9 ft
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
SPMT2
River
Palo Duro Creek
County
Hansford, TX
Coordinates
36.2022°N, 101.3056°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Palo Duro Creek at Spearman?
The Palo Duro Creek at Spearman gauge is maintained by USGS (site 07233500) 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 Palo Duro Creek at Spearman?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Palo Duro Creek at Spearman is 20 feet. Action stage begins at 9 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 21 feet, and major flooding at 22 feet.
How do I get alerts when Palo Duro Creek rises?
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Where is the Palo Duro Creek at Spearman gauge located?
The gauge is located in Hansford County, Texas at coordinates 36.2022°N, 101.3056°W. USGS site number: 07233500. 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, 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.