Major Flood
13 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
10 ft
Minor Flood
8 ft
Action Stage
6 ft
What Floods at Each Level
20 ft
High water will likely damage the highway 83 bridge and flooding may occur.
15.5 ft
Almost all of Collingsworth County Roadside Park floods, including the restrooms. Major flooding of pastureland and farm land occurs.
12.5 ft
Almost all of the campground and playground areas at the Collingsworth County Roadside Park is underwater. Significant flooding of ranch land occurs.
8 ft
Lowest areas of Collingsworth County Roadside Park begin to flood, including the campground area. Flooding of ranch land also begins to occur.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 2, 1997 | 19.55 ft | 160,000 cfs |
| May 15, 1957 | 19 ft | 146,000 cfs |
| Jun 15, 1938 | 17.5 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
WLGT2
River
Salt Fork of the Red River
County
Collingsworth, TX
Coordinates
34.9575°N, 100.2206°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Salt Fork of the Red River at Wellington?
The Salt Fork of the Red River at Wellington gauge is maintained by USGS (site 07300000) 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 Salt Fork of the Red River at Wellington?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Salt Fork of the Red River at Wellington is 8 feet. Action stage begins at 6 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 10 feet, and major flooding at 13 feet.
How do I get alerts when Salt Fork of the Red River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Salt Fork of the Red River at Wellington 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 Salt Fork of the Red River at Wellington gauge located?
The gauge is located in Collingsworth County, Texas at coordinates 34.9575°N, 100.2206°W. USGS site number: 07300000. 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, 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.