Major Flood
30 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
26 ft
Minor Flood
22 ft
Action Stage
20 ft
What Floods at Each Level
33 ft
Major flooding will occur along the river. Several homes will be underwater. Low water crossings in glen rose and farm and ranch lands near the river will be well underwater.
30 ft
Major flooding will occur along the river reach. Several homes near the river will flood. The mobile homes near the gage will flooded. Low water crossings in glen rose, as well as farm and ranch lands near the river, will be inundated.
26 ft
Moderate flooding will occur along the river reach. Several recreational areas along the river through glen rose will flood. A few low water crossings will flood, as will several rural roads and farm and ranch lands along the river.
22 ft
Minor flooding will occur along the river. Some recreational areas behind homes will flood. Several recreational areas through glen rose will see minor flooding.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 16, 1908 | 27.2 ft | 59,000 cfs |
| Oct 31, 1918 | 26 ft | 53,000 cfs |
| May 20, 1922 | 26 ft | 53,000 cfs |
Flood Inundation Map
NOAA has mapped what areas flood at different water levels for this gauge. View the interactive flood inundation map →
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
GROT2
River
Paluxy River
County
Somervell, TX
Coordinates
32.2314°N, 97.7769°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Paluxy River at Glen Rose?
The Paluxy River at Glen Rose gauge is maintained by USGS (site 08091500) 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 Paluxy River at Glen Rose?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Paluxy River at Glen Rose is 22 feet. Action stage begins at 20 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 26 feet, and major flooding at 30 feet.
How do I get alerts when Paluxy River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Paluxy River at Glen Rose 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 Paluxy River at Glen Rose gauge located?
The gauge is located in Somervell County, Texas at coordinates 32.2314°N, 97.7769°W. USGS site number: 08091500. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
On This River
Downstream: North Texas Lakes at Whitney Lake
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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.