Major Flood
20 ft
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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
14 ft
Minor Flood
12 ft
Action Stage
8 ft
What Floods at Each Level
30 ft
Life threatening flow down Sandy and Walnut Creeks will put water to the roofs of homes in Sandy Harbor in minutes. Destruction of boats, jet skis, docks, marinas and any facilities in the flood plain in Sandy Harbor and Sunrise Beach will be disastrous. Roads and bridges near the river will be extremely dangerous.
27 ft
Flow will be life threatening below Highway 71 in Sandy Harbor and Sunrise Beach. Lowest homes will have several feet of water through them. Docks and boats will be severely damaged. Flow exceeds the USGS 1:100 year flood level.
24 ft
Lowest homes below Highway 71 in Sandy Harbor and Sunrise Beach will flood. Residents should prepare to evacuate as emergency officials assess the threat. Boats and docks will be severely damaged. Near the USGS 1:100 year flood level.
20 ft
Major flooding will approach the lowest homes in Sandy Harbor. Depending on additional runoff down Walnut Creek, boats, docks and facilities along the Lower Sandy Creek banks in Sandy Harbor and Sunrise Beach will flood severely. Flow exceeds USGS 1:25 year flood level.
17 ft
Flow will be well into the flood plain above Highway 71 to Lake LBJ. Residents of flood prone areas in Sandy Harbor should monitor NOAA Weather Radio for developing heavy rain and flood conditions. Flow will threaten lowest homes in Sandy Harbor. Boats and docks will be severely flooded and damaged. Flow exceeds USGS 1:10 year flood level.
14 ft
Moderate lowland flooding will extends well into the flood plain damaging docks, boats and property in low areas of the flood plain downstream in Kingsland. Flow exceeds USGS 1:5 year flood level.
12 ft
Lowland flooding will threaten lowest boats at sandy harbor and sunrise beach at the lower end of sandy creek.
10 ft
Flow exceeds lowest banks. Near the usgs 1:2 year flood level
8 ft
Flow exceeds lowest areas of banks
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, 1952 | 34.2 ft | 163,000 cfs |
| May 29, 1995 | 31.5 ft | 127,400 cfs |
| Oct 16, 2018 | 19.88 ft | 46,370 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Sandy Creek near Kingsland?
The Sandy Creek near Kingsland gauge is maintained by USGS (site 08152000) 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 Sandy Creek near Kingsland?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Sandy Creek near Kingsland is 12 feet. Action stage begins at 8 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 14 feet, and major flooding at 20 feet.
How do I get alerts when Sandy Creek rises?
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Where is the Sandy Creek near Kingsland gauge located?
The gauge is located in Llano County, Texas at coordinates 30.5575°N, 98.4719°W. USGS site number: 08152000. 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.