Prairie Dog Town Fork of the Red River at Childress 10N
Texas — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Childress County, Texas on the Prairie Dog Town Fork of the Red River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 07299540, 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
20 ft
Moderate Flood
14 ft
Minor Flood
10 ft
Action Stage
10 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
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.
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 | 16.9 ft | — |
| May 31, 1957 | 16.9 ft | — |
| May 20, 1977 | 13.94 ft | 85,700 cfs |
| May 20, 1977 | 13.94 ft | 85,700 cfs |
| Dec 31, 1977 | 13.47 ft | 86,400 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
CHLT2
River
Prairie Dog Town Fork of the Red River
County
Childress, TX
Coordinates
34.5692°N, 100.1936°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Prairie Dog Town Fork of the Red River at Childress 10N?
The Prairie Dog Town Fork of the Red River at Childress 10N gauge is maintained by USGS (site 07299540) 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 Prairie Dog Town Fork of the Red River at Childress 10N?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Prairie Dog Town Fork of the Red River at Childress 10N is 10 feet. Action stage begins at 10 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 14 feet, and major flooding at 20 feet.
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Where is the Prairie Dog Town Fork of the Red River at Childress 10N gauge located?
The gauge is located in Childress County, Texas at coordinates 34.5692°N, 100.1936°W. USGS site number: 07299540. 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