San Bernard River at East Bernard
Texas — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Wharton County, Texas on the San Bernard River. Live water level data from USGS, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Last Reading
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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: EBBT2). Live data may be limited. View on NWS AHPS →
Flood Stages
Major Flood
28 ft
Moderate Flood
23 ft
Minor Flood
17 ft
Action Stage
13 ft
700 cfs
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
28 ft
Major lowland flooding begins with large areas of East Bernard inundated and water is in numerous homes. FM 2919 is inundated and closed and the east approaches to the U.S. Hwy 90A Bridge at the gage are inundated. The river will be close to one half mile wide in the vicinity of the gage.
23 ft
Moderate lowland flooding begins as water inundates roads in the southeast part of East Bernard. FM 2919 below the gage floods and there is significant backwater flooding up Britt Branch and Bratcher Slough.
17 ft
Minor lowland flooding begins in the vicinity of the gage with minor roads along the river inundated. Backwater flooding up Britt Branch and Bratcher Slough begins.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 29, 2017 | 31.99 ft | 71,517 cfs |
| Aug 29, 2017 | 31.99 ft | 71,517 cfs |
| Apr 20, 2016 | 28.45 ft | — |
| Apr 20, 2016 | 28.45 ft | — |
| Nov 23, 2005 | 24.9 ft | 26,818 cfs |
About This Gauge
NWS LID
EBBT2
River
San Bernard River
County
Wharton, TX
Coordinates
29.5331°N, 96.0561°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of San Bernard River at East Bernard?
The San Bernard River at East Bernard gauge is maintained by USGS 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 San Bernard River at East Bernard?
The NWS-defined flood stage for San Bernard River at East Bernard is 17 feet. Action stage begins at 13 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 23 feet, and major flooding at 28 feet.
How do I get alerts when San Bernard River rises?
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Where is the San Bernard River at East Bernard gauge located?
The gauge is located in Wharton County, Texas at coordinates 29.5331°N, 96.0561°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Lower Colorado River Authority, 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.