Major Flood
10 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
7 ft
Minor Flood
6 ft
Action Stage
6 ft
What Floods at Each Level
11 ft
Most of a large shopping mall along Highway 290 in Oak Hill is flooded with widespread damages. The Highway 290 bridge is flooded as well as numerous streets and low bridges in the Williamson Creek flood plain.
10 ft
Major flooding extends across Highway 290 and floods low sections of a large commercial mall along Highway 290 in Oak Hill. Streets, low bridges, and crossings are extremely dangerous to auto traffic.
7 ft
Flow reaches slabs of lowest commercial buildings in a large maill along Highway 290 in Oak Hill. Motorists should not enter flooded streets and low bridges in the Williamson Creek flood plain.
6 ft
Flow goes overbanks and threatens lowest commercial buildings along Highway 290 in Oak Hill.
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 13, 2013 | 12.01 ft | 4,970 cfs |
| Oct 31, 2013 | 11.36 ft | 4,060 cfs |
| May 3, 2019 | 11.01 ft | 3,579 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
WKLT2
River
Williamson Creek
County
Travis, TX
Coordinates
30.2350°N, 97.8600°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Williamson Creek at Oak Hill?
The Williamson Creek at Oak Hill gauge is maintained by USGS (site 08158920) 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 Williamson Creek at Oak Hill?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Williamson Creek at Oak Hill is 6 feet. Action stage begins at 6 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 7 feet, and major flooding at 10 feet.
How do I get alerts when Williamson Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Williamson Creek at Oak Hill 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 Williamson Creek at Oak Hill gauge located?
The gauge is located in Travis County, Texas at coordinates 30.2350°N, 97.8600°W. USGS site number: 08158920. 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
- 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.