Major Flood
90 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
88 ft
Minor Flood
84 ft
Action Stage
78 ft
What Floods at Each Level
92 ft
Major flooding will occur along the creek. Fair Oaks Avenue near the bridge will have 2 to 3 feet of water over it, and Merriman Parkway at RP Brooks Park east of Abrams Road will start to flood; the park and playground will have several feet of water over it. Portions of Merriman Parkway west of Abrams will have multiple feet of water over it as well, and the tennis center along that strech of road will be submerged. Moss Park will have major flooding.
90 ft
Major flooding will occur along the creek. Fair Oaks Avenue near the bridge will start to flood. Portions of Merriman Parkway west of Abrams Road will be flooded, as well as the tennis center on that stretch of road. RP Brooks Park and playground on Merriman Parkway east of Abrams Road will be flooded as well. Moss Park will have major flooding.
88 ft
Moderate flooding will occur along the creek. Portions of Merriman Parkway west of Abrams Road will flood. The parking lot and soccer fields at Moss Park will be completely flooded with several feet of water, and the Fair Oaks Softball and Baseball Complex near the high school will be flooded.
84 ft
Minor flooding will occur near the creek. Bike paths in Moss Park downstream of the gage will be flooded, and the soccer fields at Moss Park will begin to flood. Water approaches the Fair Oaks Softball and Baseball Complex near Emmett Conrad High School.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2018 | 91.59 ft | 62,000 cfs |
| May 16, 2021 | 91.17 ft | 52,200 cfs |
| Jun 6, 2021 | 91.08 ft | 49,700 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
DWRT2
River
White Rock Creek
County
Dallas, TX
Coordinates
32.8892°N, 96.7564°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of White Rock Creek at Dallas?
The White Rock Creek at Dallas gauge is maintained by USGS (site 08057200) 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 White Rock Creek at Dallas?
The NWS-defined flood stage for White Rock Creek at Dallas is 84 feet. Action stage begins at 78 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 88 feet, and major flooding at 90 feet.
How do I get alerts when White Rock Creek rises?
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Where is the White Rock Creek at Dallas gauge located?
The gauge is located in Dallas County, Texas at coordinates 32.8892°N, 96.7564°W. USGS site number: 08057200. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
On This River
Downstream: Trinity River near Rosser
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey