Major Flood
32 ft
Current Water Level
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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: EGYT2). Live data may be limited. View on NWS AHPS →
FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
27 ft
Minor Flood
22 ft
Action Stage
17 ft
What Floods at Each Level
37 ft
Major flooding reaches the slab of lowest homes near the bridge. Flow reaches the FM 1704 bridge floor. Widespread flooding can isolate and drown livestock. Numerous roads and bridges are flooded and extremely dangerous.
33 ft
Moderate lowland flooding is well into the flood plain and can cut off and drown livestock. Low roads and bridges are severely flooded and dangerous. Flow is above the low steel of the FM 1704 bridge and threatening the bridge floor.
32 ft
Major flooding is well into the flood plain cutting off livestock and flooding low roads and bridges in the flood plain. Flow reaches low steel of the FM 1704 bridge.
28 ft
Moderate lowland flooding is well into the flood plain and can isolate and drown livestock. Lowest roads and bridges are flooded and dangerous.
27 ft
Moderate lowland flooding is well into the flood plain threatening to cut off livestock. Lowest roads and bridges are flooded and dangerous.
23 ft
Minor lowland flooding is into lowest areas of the flood plain with no significant damage.
22 ft
Flow is into low areas of the flood plain with no significant damage.
21 ft
Minor flooding is into lowest areas of the flood plain with no significant damage.
17 ft
Flow exceeds lowest areas of the banks.
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 26, 2015 | 37.83 ft | -9,999 cfs |
| Oct 30, 2015 | 37.1 ft | 29,792 cfs |
| May 6, 2015 | 34.23 ft | -9,999 cfs |
About This Gauge
NWS LID
EGYT2
River
Wilbarger Creek
County
Bastrop, TX
Coordinates
30.2319°N, 97.4328°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Wilbarger Creek at Elgin?
The Wilbarger Creek at Elgin gauge is maintained by USGS 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 Wilbarger Creek at Elgin?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Wilbarger Creek at Elgin is 22 feet. Action stage begins at 17 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 27 feet, and major flooding at 32 feet.
How do I get alerts when Wilbarger Creek rises?
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Where is the Wilbarger Creek at Elgin gauge located?
The gauge is located in Bastrop County, Texas at coordinates 30.2319°N, 97.4328°W. 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
- 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.