Pease River near Vernon
Texas — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Wilbarger County, Texas on the Pease River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 07308200, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
19 ft
Moderate Flood
17 ft
Minor Flood
15 ft
Action Stage
13 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
23 ft
Agricultural fields... ranch lands... and rural roads along the Pease River in northern Wilbarger County are flooded by valley-wide overflows... at depths up to about 8 feet. Homes and businesses in the northern sections of Vernon may experience flood depths of 4 to 6 feet... accompanied by very dangerous currents.
22 ft
Agricultural fields... ranch lands... and rural roads along the Pease River in northern Wilbarger County are flooded by valley-wide overflows... at depths up to about 7 feet. Homes and businesses in the northern sections of Vernon may experience flood depths of 3 to 5 feet... accompanied by dangerous currents.
21 ft
Agricultural fields... ranch lands... and rural roads along the Pease River in northern Wilbarger County are flooded by valley-wide overflows... at depths up to about 6 feet. Homes and businesses in the northern sections of Vernon may experience flood depths of 2 to 4 feet... accompanied by dangerous currents.
20 ft
Agricultural fields... ranch lands... and rural roads along the Pease River in northern Wilbarger County are flooded by valley-wide overflows... at depths up to about 5 feet... with dangerous currents. Homes and businesses in the northern sections of Vernon may be flooded or surrounded by water. Residential and commercial buildings north of U.S. Highway 287 may be affected.
19 ft
Agricultural fields... ranch lands... and rural roads along the Pease River in Wilbarger County are flooded by overflow depths up to about 4 feet... with dangerous currents. Homes and businesses in northern sections of Vernon may see brief... shallow flooding.
18 ft
Overflow depths up to about 3 feet affects agricultural lands and low-lying roads along the Pease River in northern Wilbarger County. Low-lying areas may see fast currents. The northern sections of Vernon may see brief... shallow flooding in streets.
17 ft
Overflow depths up to about 2 feet affects agricultural lands and low-lying roads along the Pease River in northern Wilbarger County.
16 ft
Shallow flooding affects agricultural lands and low-lying roads along the Pease River in northern Wilbarger County.
15 ft
Brief... shallow flooding affects agricultural lands and low-lying roads along the Pease River in north Wilbarger County.
14 ft
Near bankfull conditions extend along the Pease River in northern Wilbarger County.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 20, 1983 | 20.15 ft | 40,500 cfs |
| Oct 20, 1983 | 20.15 ft | 40,500 cfs |
| Aug 2, 1995 | 19.23 ft | 32,000 cfs |
| Aug 2, 1995 | 19.23 ft | 32,000 cfs |
| Jun 4, 1995 | 19.1 ft | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Pease River near Vernon?
The Pease River near Vernon gauge is maintained by USGS (site 07308200) 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 near Vernon?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Pease River near Vernon is 15 feet. Action stage begins at 13 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 17 feet, and major flooding at 19 feet.
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Where is the Pease River near Vernon gauge located?
The gauge is located in Wilbarger County, Texas at coordinates 34.1796°N, 99.3233°W. USGS site number: 07308200. 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.