San Diego Creek at Alice
Texas — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Jim Wells County, Texas on the San Diego Creek. Live water level data from USGS gauge 08211800, 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
15 ft
Moderate Flood
13 ft
Minor Flood
11 ft
Action Stage
11 ft
7,462 cfs
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
23.5 ft
Water to the reference mark on the Edith Street Bridge. Water is a few feet high on Edith Street.
22 ft
Water to the Edith Street Bridge floor. Water is now over the levee downstream of the gauge.
21 ft
Major lowland flooding occurs. Water reaches the height of the levee on the south side of the creek. The park west of County Road 170 has several feet of water over it, with water on County Road 170 inundated with several feet of water.
17.7 ft
Flood of record, occurring on October 17 1971. The northern and eastern sections of Alice flooded from San Diego and San Fernando Creeks.
17 ft
Water reaches the trailer park, downstream left bank below the Edith Street bridge, the lowest part of levees or banks. The flow flattens as it escapes the main channel to a flat flood plain.
16.35 ft
Widespread and disasterous flooding. This was the result of Hurricane Beulah on September 23 1967.
13 ft
Moderate lowland flooding occurs. The low water crossing on County Road 170 west of Alice will have around 3 feet of water over it. Water begins to impact the lowest areas of the park west of the county road, and inland areas near the road.
11 ft
Minor lowland flooding occurs. The low water crossing on County Road 170 west of Alice will be inundated with around foot of water
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 16, 1971 | 17.7 ft | 19,200 cfs |
| Oct 16, 1971 | 17.7 ft | 19,200 cfs |
| Sep 23, 1967 | 16.35 ft | 14,000 cfs |
| Sep 23, 1967 | 16.35 ft | 14,000 cfs |
| Sep 11, 1971 | 14.85 ft | 12,400 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
ACET2
River
San Diego Creek
County
Jim Wells, TX
Coordinates
27.7666°N, 98.0756°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of San Diego Creek at Alice?
The San Diego Creek at Alice gauge is maintained by USGS (site 08211800) 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 Diego Creek at Alice?
The NWS-defined flood stage for San Diego Creek at Alice is 11 feet. Action stage begins at 11 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 13 feet, and major flooding at 15 feet.
How do I get alerts when San Diego Creek rises?
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Where is the San Diego Creek at Alice gauge located?
The gauge is located in Jim Wells County, Texas at coordinates 27.7666°N, 98.0756°W. USGS site number: 08211800. 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.