Major Flood
20 ft
Current Water Level
Gage Height
Loading...
Streamflow
Loading...
Last Reading
Loading...
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
10 ft
Action Stage
9.5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
21.5 ft
Instruments are inudated by flood waters.
20 ft
Highway 207 flooded. Highway bridge subject to flooding.
18.5 ft
Highway 207 subject to flooding, just south of the highway bridge. Cattle in flood plain are threatened.
15 ft
Cattle in flood plain will be threatened. Water will begin to touch underside of bridge
13.5 ft
Dirt road along south side of river is flooded. Cattle in the flood plain are threatened.
10 ft
Ranch and farm land within the flood plain begins to flood. Cattle in the flood plain are threatened
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
Loading chart data...
Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 1968 | 13 ft | 58,800 cfs |
| Aug 15, 2013 | 12.9 ft | 12,742 cfs |
| Jun 12, 2005 | 12.89 ft | 59,367 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
WAYT2
River
Prairie Dog Town Fork of the Red River
County
Armstrong, TX
Coordinates
34.8375°N, 101.4136°W
Get Flood Alerts for Prairie Dog Town Fork of the Red River
StormCast monitors this gauge and sends a push notification to your phone when the water level crosses into a new flood category — even at 3 AM.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Prairie Dog Town Fork of the Red River at Wayside?
The Prairie Dog Town Fork of the Red River at Wayside gauge is maintained by USGS (site 07297910) 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 Wayside?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Prairie Dog Town Fork of the Red River at Wayside is 10 feet. Action stage begins at 9.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 15 feet, and major flooding at 20 feet.
How do I get alerts when Prairie Dog Town Fork of the Red River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Prairie Dog Town Fork of the Red River at Wayside to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Prairie Dog Town Fork of the Red River at Wayside gauge located?
The gauge is located in Armstrong County, Texas at coordinates 34.8375°N, 101.4136°W. USGS site number: 07297910. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
More Gauges on Prairie Dog Town Fork of the Red River
On This River
More Resources
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.