Major Flood
24 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
22 ft
Minor Flood
20 ft
Action Stage
9 ft
What Floods at Each Level
28 ft
Several feet of water inundates Highway 59 at West Mustang Creek which is over one half mile wide. Several homes in the floodplain are flooded.
24 ft
Major lowland flooding begins with flows near the Highway 59 bridge and the lowest homes in the floodplain are threatened.
21 ft
Moderate lowland flooding begins as water reaches the bottom concrete of the Highway 59 bridge. Secondary roads near the river are inundated and closed. Livestock in the floodplain are threatened.
20 ft
Minor lowland flooding begins.
12 ft
Flows exceed low-lying areas along both banks.
9 ft
Flows exceed low-lying areas along the left bank.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 18, 1994 | 28.39 ft | 20,000 cfs |
| Jun 18, 2015 | 27.45 ft | 17,900 cfs |
| Nov 21, 2004 | 27.1 ft | 17,600 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
GNDT2
River
West Mustang Creek
County
Jackson, TX
Coordinates
29.0714°N, 96.4669°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of West Mustang Creek near Ganado?
The West Mustang Creek near Ganado gauge is maintained by USGS (site 08164503) 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 West Mustang Creek near Ganado?
The NWS-defined flood stage for West Mustang Creek near Ganado is 20 feet. Action stage begins at 9 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 22 feet, and major flooding at 24 feet.
How do I get alerts when West Mustang Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add West Mustang Creek near Ganado 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 West Mustang Creek near Ganado gauge located?
The gauge is located in Jackson County, Texas at coordinates 29.0714°N, 96.4669°W. USGS site number: 08164503. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
On This River
Downstream: Navidad River at Lake Texana
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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.