Major Flood
24 ft
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FLOOD STAGES
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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
22 ft
Minor Flood
21 ft
Action Stage
12 ft
What Floods at Each Level
26.5 ft
Sandies Creek is generally three quarters to one mile wide below the headwaters southeast of Seguin to the Guadalupe River confluence near Cuero. The approaches to the Westhoff/Cheapside road bridge are under five to six feet of water and the bridge floor is flooded. Livestock are cut off and potentially drowned in the flood plain.
25.5 ft
Major lowland flooding from the headwaters southeast of Seguin to the Guadalupe River confluence near Cuero is generally three quarters of a mile wide. Livestock are cut off and potentially drowned in the flood plain. Flow is to the bottom of the Westhoff/Cheapside bridge deck and four to five feet deep in the approaches. All secondary roads and bridge crossings over Sandies Creek are flooded and impassable.
24 ft
Major lowland flooding from the headwaters southeast of Seguin to the Guadalupe River confluence near Cuero. The flow is over one half mile wide. Livestock are cut off and potentially drowned in low areas of the flood plain if not relocated. Roads and low bridges near the creek are flooded and impassable including FM 1116, and County Road 210.
22 ft
Sandies Creek escapes the channel hundreds of yards into the flood plain from the headwaters to the Guadalupe River confluence. Livestock in low areas are cut off and potentially drowned. Secondary roads and low bridges are flooded and dangerous. The approaches of the Westhoff/Cheapside road bridge over Sandies Creek are flooded and water is to the bottom of the bridge.
21 ft
Minor lowland flooding from the headwaters southeast of Seguin to the Guadalupe River confluence near Cuero cuts off and potentially drowns livestock. The approaches to the Farm to Market 240 bridge three miles northeast of Westhoff flood.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 1981 | 32.28 ft | 78,600 cfs |
| May 18, 1992 | 29.06 ft | 38,600 cfs |
| Oct 19, 1998 | 28.8 ft | 36,200 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Sandies Creek near Westhoff?
The Sandies Creek near Westhoff gauge is maintained by USGS (site 08175000) 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 Sandies Creek near Westhoff?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Sandies Creek near Westhoff is 21 feet. Action stage begins at 12 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 22 feet, and major flooding at 24 feet.
How do I get alerts when Sandies Creek rises?
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Where is the Sandies Creek near Westhoff gauge located?
The gauge is located in De Witt County, Texas at coordinates 29.2152°N, 97.4494°W. USGS site number: 08175000. 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.