Major Flood
26 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
23 ft
Minor Flood
21 ft
Action Stage
12 ft
What Floods at Each Level
32 ft
Flow is to the low steel of the highway 16 bridge, with the flow three quarters of a mile wide. Major lowland flooding occurs, and damages crops and pastureland. Livestock are cut off above hindes to choke canyon reservoir.
26 ft
Major lowland flooding occurs, with the flow one third of a mile wide. This damages crops and cuts off cattle in pastures above Hindes to Choke Canyon Reservoir. Numerous secondary and primary roads and low bridges flood and are dangerous to drive through.
23 ft
Moderate lowland flooding occurs over crops and pasturland. Secondary roads and low bridges are flooded.
21 ft
Minor lowland flooding occurs. The flow is one hundred twenty five yards wide at Highway 16, and produces flooding of crops and pastureland. Secondary roads and low bridges are flooded.
20 ft
Overbank conditions occur. Secondary roads and low lying bridges are flooded, and livestock may become isolated.
18 ft
Overbank conditions occur. Flow begins to approach the secondary roads and bridges.
15 ft
Flow is above bankfull but there are no damages.
12 ft
Bankfull stage.
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 10, 2002 | 31.48 ft | — |
| Jul 2, 2002 | 27.57 ft | — |
| May 16, 1980 | 27.31 ft | 20,600 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
TNLT2
River
San Miguel Creek
County
McMullen, TX
Coordinates
28.5872°N, 98.5456°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of San Miguel Creek near Tilden?
The San Miguel Creek near Tilden gauge is maintained by USGS (site 08206700) 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 Miguel Creek near Tilden?
The NWS-defined flood stage for San Miguel Creek near Tilden is 21 feet. Action stage begins at 12 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 23 feet, and major flooding at 26 feet.
How do I get alerts when San Miguel Creek rises?
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Where is the San Miguel Creek near Tilden gauge located?
The gauge is located in McMullen County, Texas at coordinates 28.5872°N, 98.5456°W. USGS site number: 08206700. 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.