Major Flood
15 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
9 ft
Minor Flood
8 ft
Action Stage
8 ft
What Floods at Each Level
15 ft
Major flooding reaches lowest homes near the FM 1826 gauge. The FM 1826 crossing is under six feet of water, and many secondary roads and bridges near the creek from the headwaters to the Onion Creek confluence are very dangerous to motorists.
12 ft
Flow is seventy-five yards wide at FM 1826 at Slaughter Creek and several feet over the crossing.
9 ft
Moderate lowland flooding covers the FM 1826 crossing.
8 ft
Minor lowland flooding reaches lowest areas of the 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 |
|---|---|---|
| May 3, 2019 | 11.06 ft | 4,586 cfs |
| Jun 10, 1981 | 10.79 ft | 6,330 cfs |
| Dec 20, 1991 | 10.68 ft | 6,330 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
SCAT2
River
Slaughter Creek
County
Travis, TX
Coordinates
30.2089°N, 97.9031°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Slaughter Creek at FM 1826 near Austin ?
The Slaughter Creek at FM 1826 near Austin gauge is maintained by USGS (site 08158840) 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 Slaughter Creek at FM 1826 near Austin ?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Slaughter Creek at FM 1826 near Austin is 8 feet. Action stage begins at 8 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 9 feet, and major flooding at 15 feet.
How do I get alerts when Slaughter Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Slaughter Creek at FM 1826 near Austin to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Slaughter Creek at FM 1826 near Austin gauge located?
The gauge is located in Travis County, Texas at coordinates 30.2089°N, 97.9031°W. USGS site number: 08158840. 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.