Major Flood
25 ft
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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
22 ft
Minor Flood
19 ft
Action Stage
16 ft
What Floods at Each Level
25 ft
Major flooding will occur along the creek through Mansfield, downstream of Joe Pool Lake. At 25 feet, several houses near the creek begin to flood. Oliver Nature Park and Town Park are also flooded. Retta Road, North Street, Walnut Creek Road, and Magnolia Road are flooded with several feet of water.
22 ft
Moderate flooding will occur along the creek through Mansfield, downstream of Joe Pool Lake. At 22 feet, Retta Road, North Street, Walnut Creek Road, and Magnolia Road are all flooded.
19 ft
Minor flooding will occur along the creek through Mansfield, downstream of Joe Pool Lake. By 19 feet, Retta Road is flooded.
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 16, 1989 | 33.78 ft | 22,800 cfs |
| Sep 8, 2010 | 31.45 ft | 15,657 cfs |
| Dec 19, 1991 | 30.32 ft | 11,700 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Walnut Creek near Mansfield?
The Walnut Creek near Mansfield gauge is maintained by USGS (site 08049700) 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 Walnut Creek near Mansfield?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Walnut Creek near Mansfield is 19 feet. Action stage begins at 16 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 22 feet, and major flooding at 25 feet.
How do I get alerts when Walnut Creek rises?
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Where is the Walnut Creek near Mansfield gauge located?
The gauge is located in Tarrant County, Texas at coordinates 32.5808°N, 97.1017°W. USGS site number: 08049700. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
On This River
Downstream: North Texas Lakes at Joe Pool Lake
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey