San Bernard River near Boling
Texas — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Wharton County, Texas on the San Bernard River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 08117500, 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
32 ft
Moderate Flood
22 ft
Minor Flood
18 ft
Action Stage
14 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
32 ft
Major lowland flooding occurs upstream from gage with significant backwater flooding up Peach and West Bernard Creeks in Wharton County and Snake Creek in Fort Bend County. Low lying areas in the El Lobo subdivision in Wharton County and Tierra Grande subdivision in Fort Bend County are inundated.
27 ft
There is widespread moderate lowland flooding upstream from the gage with significant backwater flooding up West Bernard Creek and Peach Creek in Wharton County and low-lying areas in the El Lobo subdivision are threatened. Backwater flooding up Snake Creek in Fort Bend County threatens low areas in the Tierra Grande subdivision.
25 ft
Moderate lowland flooding continues with significant backwater flooding up Peach Creek and minor backwater flooding up West Bernard Creek in Wharton County. Backwater flooding up Snake Creek threatens low-lying areas in the Tierra Grande subdivision.
22 ft
Moderate lowland flooding begins upstream from the gage with significant backwater flooding up Peach Creek in Wharton County inundating low-lying areas. Minor backwater flooding up Snake Creek in Fort Bend County begins.
18 ft
Minor lowland flooding begins upstream from gage. Minor backwater flooding up Peach Creek in Wharton County threatens low-lying areas.
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 30, 2017 | 43.79 ft | 54,500 cfs |
| Aug 30, 2017 | 43.79 ft | 54,500 cfs |
| Oct 20, 1998 | 42.61 ft | 31,900 cfs |
| Oct 20, 1998 | 42.61 ft | 31,900 cfs |
| Jun 27, 1960 | 42.41 ft | 21,200 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
BOLT2
River
San Bernard River
County
Wharton, TX
Coordinates
29.3133°N, 95.8939°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of San Bernard River near Boling?
The San Bernard River near Boling gauge is maintained by USGS (site 08117500) 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 near Boling?
The NWS-defined flood stage for San Bernard River near Boling is 18 feet. Action stage begins at 14 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 22 feet, and major flooding at 32 feet.
How do I get alerts when San Bernard River rises?
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Where is the San Bernard River near Boling gauge located?
The gauge is located in Wharton County, Texas at coordinates 29.3133°N, 95.8939°W. USGS site number: 08117500. 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.