Major Flood
25 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
20 ft
Minor Flood
16 ft
Action Stage
14 ft
What Floods at Each Level
25 ft
Major out of banks flooding is occurring along the river reach. Several rural roads are underwater. Farm and ranch land near the river is flooded.
20 ft
Moderate out of bank flooding will occur along the river reach. A few rural roads will be flooded. Moderate flooding will occur on farm and ranch land adjacent to the river.
16 ft
Minor out of bank flooding will occur. A few rural roads will begin to flood. Minor flooding will occur to farm and ranch land adjacent to the river.
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 12, 1982 | 27.21 ft | 47,200 cfs |
| Dec 9, 1971 | 26.15 ft | 42,500 cfs |
| Apr 29, 1966 | 26.02 ft | 30,500 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
COPT2
River
South Sulphur River
County
Delta, TX
Coordinates
33.3564°N, 95.5947°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of South Sulphur River near Cooper?
The South Sulphur River near Cooper gauge is maintained by USGS (site 07342500) 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 South Sulphur River near Cooper?
The NWS-defined flood stage for South Sulphur River near Cooper is 16 feet. Action stage begins at 14 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 20 feet, and major flooding at 25 feet.
How do I get alerts when South Sulphur River rises?
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Where is the South Sulphur River near Cooper gauge located?
The gauge is located in Delta County, Texas at coordinates 33.3564°N, 95.5947°W. USGS site number: 07342500. 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.