Major Flood
25 ft
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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
13 ft
Action Stage
12 ft
What Floods at Each Level
30 ft
FM 104 Hwy bridge will be flooded and possibly damaged. Considerable damage to secondary roads...farm and ranch land near the river can be expected.
27 ft
Flooding of ranches and farms along the river will produce significant damage to secondary roads...fences and crops. Approaches to FM 104 highway bridge are under water.
25 ft
The river is starting to flood the approaches to the FM 104 bridge, but remains 2 ft below the I-beam supports. Significant flooding of ranch and farm land can be expected.
22 ft
The river is at it's all time record stage set 6/1/1957. Flooding of ranch and farm land along the river will cause damage to fences and crops. No significant structural damage is likely. The river remains 5 ft below the I-Beams supporting the FM 104 highway bridge.
21 ft
Flooding of ranch and farm land may cause damage to fences and a few crops in the flood plain.
19 ft
Minor flooding of ranch and farm land occurs.
17 ft
Farm and ranch land along the river will begin flooding. Minor damage to fences and a few crops is possible.
13 ft
The river is slightly out of banks and could threaten fences or other equipment in the flood plain.
12 ft
The river is out of it's lowest banks.
5 ft
River is near zero flow.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| May 31, 1957 | 22 ft | — |
| Apr 30, 1935 | 18 ft | — |
| Jun 4, 1995 | 17.12 ft | 28,500 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
CDPT2
River
Pease River
County
Childress, TX
Coordinates
34.2275°N, 100.0733°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Pease River at Childress 17SE?
The Pease River at Childress 17SE gauge is maintained by USGS (site 07307800) 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 Pease River at Childress 17SE?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Pease River at Childress 17SE is 13 feet. Action stage begins at 12 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 21 feet, and major flooding at 25 feet.
How do I get alerts when Pease River rises?
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Where is the Pease River at Childress 17SE gauge located?
The gauge is located in Childress County, Texas at coordinates 34.2275°N, 100.0733°W. USGS site number: 07307800. 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