Seco Creek at Rowe Ranch near D'Hanis
Texas — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Medina County, Texas on the Seco Creek. Live water level data from USGS gauge 08202700, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
23 ft
Moderate Flood
19 ft
Minor Flood
15 ft
Action Stage
13 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
32 ft
Life threatening massive flooding occurs in all of D'Hanis. Flow is several feet deep down Main Street and businesses have several feet of water. Some homes in the western part have nine feet of water in them. Miles of Highway 90 flood with major damage.
28 ft
All homes west of the brick plant in D'Hanis flood due to Seco Creek alone, with up to five feet of water. If Seco and Parker Creeks are flooding, all of D'Hanis is under several feet of water with up to six feet in lowest homes. This is a life threatening event.
24 ft
Seco Creek alone (without Parker Creek) floods the lowest homes in D'Hanis. Nearly a mile of Highway 90 is flooded with significant damage. If Seco and Parker Creeks are seriously flooding, all of D'Hanis is under water.
23 ft
Major flooding causes Seco Creek alone (without Parker Creek) to approach homes in D'Hanis. If Parker and Seco Creeks are flooding, all of D'Hanis may be under water and several feet deep in homes in the west part. Highway 90 is severly flooded.
19 ft
Moderate lowland flooding impacts secondary roads and low bridges making them dangerous to auto traffic. Livestock should be moved from low areas of the flood plain. Lowest homes in D'Hanis are threatened.
15 ft
Minor lowland flooding reaches lowest areas of the flood plain with no significant damage.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| May 30, 1935 | 35.7 ft | — |
| May 30, 1935 | 35.7 ft | — |
| Aug 30, 1994 | 33 ft | — |
| Aug 30, 1994 | 33 ft | — |
| Jun 16, 1958 | 32.4 ft | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Seco Creek at Rowe Ranch near D'Hanis?
The Seco Creek at Rowe Ranch near D'Hanis gauge is maintained by USGS (site 08202700) 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 Rowe Ranch near D'Hanis?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Seco Creek at Rowe Ranch near D'Hanis is 15 feet. Action stage begins at 13 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 19 feet, and major flooding at 23 feet.
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Where is the Seco Creek at Rowe Ranch near D'Hanis gauge located?
The gauge is located in Medina County, Texas at coordinates 29.3706°N, 99.2875°W. USGS site number: 08202700. 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.