Major Flood
25 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
24 ft
Minor Flood
23 ft
Action Stage
20 ft
What Floods at Each Level
25 ft
Major flooding, flow in Plum Creek is seventy five to one hundred yards wide in most areas with many secondary roads and low bridges flooded. Livestock in low areas of the flood plain may be cut off and drowned.
24 ft
Moderate lowland flooding reaches significant areas of the flood plain flooding secondary roads and low bridges. Livestock in the flood plain may be cut off in low areas and drowned.
23 ft
Minor lowland flooding escapes banks into lower sections of the flood plain. Briggs Road near the bridge begins to flood.
21 ft
Flood waters encroaches on the FM 1322 bridge approach.
20 ft
Flow spills over low sections of banks.
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 30, 1936 | 30.7 ft | 78,500 cfs |
| May 23, 1975 | 26.51 ft | 36,300 cfs |
| Jun 3, 1987 | 26.48 ft | 26,900 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Plum Creek near Luling?
The Plum Creek near Luling gauge is maintained by USGS (site 08173000) 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 near Luling?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Plum Creek near Luling is 23 feet. Action stage begins at 20 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 24 feet, and major flooding at 25 feet.
How do I get alerts when Plum Creek rises?
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Where is the Plum Creek near Luling gauge located?
The gauge is located in Caldwell County, Texas at coordinates 29.6996°N, 97.6036°W. USGS site number: 08173000. 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
- 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.