Salado Creek at NE Loop 410
Texas — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Bexar County, Texas on the Salado Creek. Live water level data from USGS gauge 08178700, 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
14 ft
Moderate Flood
13 ft
Minor Flood
12 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
21 ft
Disastrous life threatening flooding is over the Loop 410 bridge railings. All the businesses of Los Patios shopping center have several feet of water in them. Most homes in the flood plain from the headwaters to the San Antonio River are flooded severely.
17 ft
Disastrous flooding extends from the headwaters to the San Antonio River Confluence. Flow reaches the NE Loop 410 bridge floor. Lowest buildings in the Los Patios Shopping Center are flooded, and all are threatened.
14 ft
Major flooding puts most of the Los Patios shopping center grounds just above NE Loop 410 under water.
12 ft
Moderate flooding just upstream from NE Loop 410.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 1913 | 24 ft | — |
| Sep 30, 1913 | 24 ft | — |
| Oct 17, 1998 | 22.4 ft | 64,400 cfs |
| Oct 17, 1998 | 22.4 ft | 64,400 cfs |
| Jun 30, 2002 | 19.16 ft | 43,600 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Salado Creek at NE Loop 410?
The Salado Creek at NE Loop 410 gauge is maintained by USGS (site 08178700) 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 Salado Creek at NE Loop 410?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Salado Creek at NE Loop 410 is 12 feet. Action stage begins at 10 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 13 feet, and major flooding at 14 feet.
How do I get alerts when Salado Creek rises?
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Where is the Salado Creek at NE Loop 410 gauge located?
The gauge is located in Bexar County, Texas at coordinates 29.5158°N, 98.4308°W. USGS site number: 08178700. 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.