Major Flood
30 ft
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FLOOD STAGES
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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
27 ft
Minor Flood
24 ft
Action Stage
23.5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
36 ft
Record flooding occurs. Some twenty five thousand acres flood. All establishments and residences, including farms and ranches, should be completely evacuated.
34.5 ft
Near record flooding of some twenty thousand acres will continue. Severe backwater flooding of Pecan and Nolan Bayous occurs. The U.S. highway 259 bridge approaches flood. Also expect severe backwater flooding of Walnut Bayou to near Tom, Oklahoma.
33 ft
The approaches to the U.S. highway 259 bridge inundate. Flooding along some ten thousand acres. Complete evacuation of livestock is encouraged. Texas highway 8, from New Boston, Texas to Foreman, Arkansas closes.
30 ft
Several thousands of acres of farm land and pasture flood. Livestock must be evacuated to higher ground. Much of the flood plain is inundated, and preparations for a major flood should be made.
27 ft
Flooding of some two thousand acres of flood plain occur. Ranchers should move livestock and equipment to higher ground. Moderate to severe bank erosion occurs.
24.5 ft
Flooding will continue to decrease along the Red River, although bank erosion problems will continue. Minor overflow of low banks will continue, especially on the Oklahoma side of the river.
24 ft
Minor lowland flooding and bank erosion. Move livestock next to the river to higher ground.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 14, 1938 | 36 ft | 380,000 cfs |
| May 30, 1908 | 35.5 ft | 350,000 cfs |
| Jun 2, 2015 | 35 ft | 284,000 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Red River near Dekalb - Pecan Point?
The Red River near Dekalb - Pecan Point gauge is maintained by USGS (site 07336820) 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 Red River near Dekalb - Pecan Point?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Red River near Dekalb - Pecan Point is 24 feet. Action stage begins at 23.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 27 feet, and major flooding at 30 feet.
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Where is the Red River near Dekalb - Pecan Point gauge located?
The gauge is located in Bowie County, Texas at coordinates 33.6839°N, 94.6942°W. USGS site number: 07336820. 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.