Major Flood
19 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
15 ft
Minor Flood
14 ft
Action Stage
12 ft
What Floods at Each Level
23 ft
Disastrous widespread flooding is over a mile wide from the headwaters to the Guadalupe River. Businessesflood in Uhland. Lowest homes in the flood plain are inundated over the length of Plum Creek. Highway 183 near Lockhart floods extensively.
22 ft
The flow is nearly a mile wide, flooding Highway 183 in the left flood plain. There is widespread damage to crops. Livestock are isolated and drowned in the pastureland. Primary and secondary roads and bridges are severely flooded. Oil tank batteries and pump jacks are flooded. Lower homes in the flood plain are flooded.
21 ft
Flow is above the level of the 20.89 feet Nov 24, 1989 flood. Extensive damage to crops, livestock, and lower homes in the flood plain. Many primary and secondary roads and bridges are flooded and closed.
19 ft
Major flooding causes extensive crop and pastureland flooding, isolating and potentially drowning livestock, and flooding secondary and primary roads, low bridges, and lowest homes in the flood plain.
15 ft
Moderate lowland flooding merges with a secondary channel in the left flood plain, becoming 1/2 mile wide.
14 ft
Minor lowland flooding. Flooding reaches the lowest areas of the flood plain.
12 ft
BANKFULL.
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 17, 1998 | 23.09 ft | 47,200 cfs |
| Oct 30, 2015 | 22.13 ft | 59,296 cfs |
| May 31, 1936 | 22 ft | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Plum Creek at Lockhart?
The Plum Creek at Lockhart gauge is maintained by USGS (site 08172400) 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 Plum Creek at Lockhart?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Plum Creek at Lockhart is 14 feet. Action stage begins at 12 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 15 feet, and major flooding at 19 feet.
How do I get alerts when Plum Creek rises?
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Where is the Plum Creek at Lockhart gauge located?
The gauge is located in Caldwell County, Texas at coordinates 29.9228°N, 97.6789°W. USGS site number: 08172400. 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 08172400, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey