Major Flood
20 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
19 ft
Minor Flood
18 ft
Action Stage
11 ft
What Floods at Each Level
20 ft
Record flooding is occuring. Highway 592, south of bridge, flooded and impassable. Massive flooding of ranch and farm land occurs. Cattle and farm equipment losses are likely.
19 ft
The south approach to bridge along highway 592 is flooded. The road that leads to Britt Ranch just downstream of gage site is flooded. Widespread flooding of ranch and farm land occurs. Cattle and farm equipment losses are possible.
18 ft
Flood stage. The south approach to bridge along highway 592 begins to flood. The road that leads to Britt Ranch just downstream of gage site begins to flood. Widespread flooding of ranch and farm land occurs. Cattle and farm equipment losses are possible.
11 ft
Water overflows both banks. Cattle in flood plain are threatened and should have easy access 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 |
|---|---|---|
| May 15, 1957 | 20 ft | — |
| May 19, 1977 | 15.73 ft | 2,890 cfs |
| Apr 17, 1970 | 14.95 ft | 2,110 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
KTNT2
River
Sweetwater Creek
County
Wheeler, TX
Coordinates
35.4731°N, 100.1206°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Sweetwater Creek at Kelton?
The Sweetwater Creek at Kelton gauge is maintained by USGS (site 07301410) 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 Sweetwater Creek at Kelton?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Sweetwater Creek at Kelton is 18 feet. Action stage begins at 11 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 19 feet, and major flooding at 20 feet.
How do I get alerts when Sweetwater Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Sweetwater Creek at Kelton 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 Sweetwater Creek at Kelton gauge located?
The gauge is located in Wheeler County, Texas at coordinates 35.4731°N, 100.1206°W. USGS site number: 07301410. 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, Observations courtesy of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- 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.