Prairie Dog Town Fork of the Red River at Childress 10N
Childress County, Texas
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 27 ft
U.S. 83 highway bridge will have water against it and south approache will be flooded.
- 25 ft
Extensive areas of farm and ranch land will be inundated. The water will begin to flood the south approach to U.S. 83 bridge and will be up to the I-beams supporting the bridge.
- 21 ft
Moderate flooding of farm and ranch land will occur.
- 17 ft
The river is near its record stage of 16.9 feet. Moderate flooding of farm and ranch land will occur. The water remains 8 feet under the U.S. 83 highway bridge. Cattle losses are possible.
- 14 ft
Moderate flooding of farm and ranch land occurs. Losses to cattle are possible and damage to fences is likley.
- 13 ft
Minor flooding of farm and ranch land will occur. Cattle in the flood plain are threatened. The water flowing in the river will be over 1/2 mile wide.
- 10 ft
Cattle grazing in the flood plain are threatened by rising water.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| May 31, 1957 | 16.9 ft | — |
| May 20, 1977 | 13.94 ft | 85,700 cfs |
| Dec 31, 1977 | 13.47 ft | 86,400 cfs |
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