Major Flood
13 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
10 ft
Minor Flood
8 ft
Action Stage
5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
13 ft
Major lowland flooding 175 yards wide isolates and can potentially drown livestock in the flood plain. Fencing is destroyed. Secondary and primary roads and bridges are very dangerous.
10 ft
Moderate lowland flooding well into the flood plain threatens to isolate and potentially drown livestock. Secondary Roads and bridges are very dagerous.
8 ft
Minor lowland flooding reaches 75 yards into the left flood plain, flooding low bridges from the headwaters to above Highway 90.
5 ft
Flow exceeds low banks into the lower flood plain.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 21, 1997 | 17.7 ft | 64,900 cfs |
| Jun 16, 1958 | 16.4 ft | 52,600 cfs |
| Jul 4, 2002 | 14.04 ft | 36,400 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Seco Creek at Miller Ranch near Utopia?
The Seco Creek at Miller Ranch near Utopia gauge is maintained by USGS (site 08201500) 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 Seco Creek at Miller Ranch near Utopia?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Seco Creek at Miller Ranch near Utopia is 8 feet. Action stage begins at 5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 10 feet, and major flooding at 13 feet.
How do I get alerts when Seco Creek rises?
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Where is the Seco Creek at Miller Ranch near Utopia gauge located?
The gauge is located in Medina County, Texas at coordinates 29.5731°N, 99.4028°W. USGS site number: 08201500. 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.