Major Flood
15 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
13 ft
Minor Flood
12 ft
Action Stage
4 ft
What Floods at Each Level
23.5 ft
Water is to the guage height. This is the reference mark on the Edith Street bridge.
22 ft
Water is to the Edith Street bridge floor.
19 ft
Water reaches the Highway 359 bridge floor. The first business sections of Alice 1.1 mile west of the creek become flooded.
17 ft
Water reaches the east and west approaches of the bottom of Highway 359 bridge, 2 miles northeast of Alice. The theater in the flood plain one half mile west of the bridge is threatened.
12 ft
Minor lowland flooding occurs, with flow 200 yards wide. Lower sections of the Country Club Golf Course are flooded.
11 ft
Overbank condtions cause nuisance flooding.
4 ft
The creek reaches bankfull, but there are no observable effects until the stage exceeds 10 feet.
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 11, 1971 | 16.51 ft | 26,800 cfs |
| Oct 16, 1971 | 16.18 ft | 23,200 cfs |
| Sep 22, 1967 | 15.86 ft | 16,900 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
AICT2
River
San Fernando Creek
County
Jim Wells, TX
Coordinates
27.7722°N, 98.0333°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of San Fernando Creek near Alice?
The San Fernando Creek near Alice gauge is maintained by USGS (site 08211900) 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 Fernando Creek near Alice?
The NWS-defined flood stage for San Fernando Creek near Alice is 12 feet. Action stage begins at 4 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 13 feet, and major flooding at 15 feet.
How do I get alerts when San Fernando Creek rises?
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Where is the San Fernando Creek near Alice gauge located?
The gauge is located in Jim Wells County, Texas at coordinates 27.7722°N, 98.0333°W. USGS site number: 08211900. 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.