Major Flood
27.5 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
26 ft
Minor Flood
20 ft
Action Stage
19.5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
28.5 ft
Expect floodwaters to flood and close the bridge approaches of Texas Highway 37 between Hagansport and Bogota, Texas.
27 ft
Expect moderate flooding of lowland areas with some secondary roadways closed. All cattle and equipment nearby the river should be moved to higher ground.
26 ft
Expect moderate flooding of lowland areas with some secondary roadways closed. All cattle and equipment nearby the river should be moved to higher ground.
25 ft
Expect minor flooding of lowland areas with a few secondary roadways closed. All cattle and equipment nearby the river should be moved to higher ground.
20 ft
Expect minor lowland flooding of the heavily wooded floodplain. Ranchers that may have cattle and equipment in the river bottoms should move them to higher ground.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 17, 2001 | 30.99 ft | 79,800 cfs |
| Nov 29, 2015 | 30.34 ft | 59,600 cfs |
| Dec 29, 2015 | 30.17 ft | 56,000 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Sulphur River near Talco?
The Sulphur River near Talco gauge is maintained by USGS (site 07343200) 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 Sulphur River near Talco?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Sulphur River near Talco is 20 feet. Action stage begins at 19.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 26 feet, and major flooding at 27.5 feet.
How do I get alerts when Sulphur River rises?
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Where is the Sulphur River near Talco gauge located?
The gauge is located in Titus County, Texas at coordinates 33.3862°N, 95.1322°W. USGS site number: 07343200. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
On This River
Upstream: North Sulphur River near Cooper
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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.