Major Flood
12 ft
Current Water Level
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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
10 ft
Minor Flood
7 ft
Action Stage
5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
23 ft
Disastrous, life threatening flooding reaches the level of the May 24, 1981 flood. Homes in the flood plain will be destroyed from the headwaters of Shoal Creek to Lady Bird Lake. Businesses will be disastrously flooded along Lamar Boulevard below W 12th Street. Travel near shoal creek should be avoided.
21 ft
Disastrous flooding approaches the level of the May 24, 1981 flood. Many businesses along Lamar Boulevard below 12th St have several feet of water in them. Homes are flooded from above Anderson Street to Lady Bird Lake. There should not be auto traffic near Shoal Creek.
19.5 ft
Life threatening flooding inundates the West 12th Street bridge floor. Shoal Creek exceeds its channel above W 12th Street, producing disastrous business flooding along Lamar Boulevard. Numerous streets and bridges are extremely dangerous. Widespread residential flooding occurs from the Shoal Creek headwaters downstream to Lady Bird Lake.
18 ft
Major flooding severely damages many businesses below W 12th Street along Lamar Boulevard. Shoal Creek is near going over the right bank at the Lamar Boulevard bridge near W 12th St, and nearing the 12th Street bridge floor. Numerous streets and bridges along Shoal Creek are severely flooded and dangerous to motorists. Several homes are flooded from the Shoal Creek headwaters to Lady Bird Lake.
16 ft
Several businesses along Lamar Boulevard to below West 12th Street flood. Flow reaches the low steel of the 12th Street Bridge. Much of Pease Park above 12th Street is flooded. Lowest streets and bridges are severely flooded and dangerous to motorists.
14 ft
Major flooding reaches lowest businesses near W 6th Street and Lamar Boulevard. Much of the lowest areas of Pease Park are flooded. Lowest streets in the flood plain are inundated.
12 ft
Major lowland flooding is threatening businesses along Lamar Boulevard below West 12th Street. Much of Pease Park above 12th Street is flooded as well as low areas of the flood plain from the headwaters to Lady Bird Lake.
10 ft
Moderate lowland flooding reaches lowest areas of Pease Park. Flow is threatening low bridges and significantly into the flood plain.
9 ft
Lowest areas of Pease Park above W 12th Street flood.
7 ft
Minor lowland flooding begins to enter lowest areas of Pease Park just upstream of W 12th Street.
5 ft
Flow exceeds lowest 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 |
|---|---|---|
| May 23, 1981 | 23.11 ft | 16,000 cfs |
| May 25, 2015 | 20.76 ft | 11,000 cfs |
| Nov 14, 2001 | 19.22 ft | 8,710 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Shoal Creek at West 12th Street?
The Shoal Creek at West 12th Street gauge is maintained by USGS (site 08156800) 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 Shoal Creek at West 12th Street?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Shoal Creek at West 12th Street is 7 feet. Action stage begins at 5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 10 feet, and major flooding at 12 feet.
How do I get alerts when Shoal Creek rises?
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Where is the Shoal Creek at West 12th Street gauge located?
The gauge is located in Travis County, Texas at coordinates 30.2764°N, 97.7500°W. USGS site number: 08156800. 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.