Major Flood
16 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
11.5 ft
Minor Flood
9.5 ft
Action Stage
9 ft
What Floods at Each Level
22.5 ft
Instruments on the shelf in the gage house are flooded.
19 ft
Road surface on floor of bridge is flooded.
17.8 ft
Water up to the steps of the Lipscomb courthouse.
16 ft
Low areas along county road that runs upstream and parallel to creek may flood.
15.3 ft
Water up to some homes on the northeast side of Lipscomb. Highest confirmed stage during period of record.
15 ft
Secondary road that leads to Glen Turner Memorial Park begins to flood.
14.8 ft
Water is up to the bottom of bridge.
12.4 ft
Glen Turner Memorial Park at Lipscomb is inundated with about 3 feet of water.
11.5 ft
Fenced areas of ranch land begins to flood. Some cattle losses are possible.
9.5 ft
Glen Turner Memorial Park at Lipscomb will begin to flood.
9 ft
Water is over the lowest banks. Cattle in the floodplain may be threatened. The creek is over 800 feet wide at the bridge.
6 ft
The creek is at bankfull stage. Water overflows its natural banks and no damage occurs.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 1889 | 16 ft | — |
| Jun 22, 1957 | 15.5 ft | — |
| May 24, 2007 | 15.3 ft | 25,862 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Wolf Creek at Lipscomb?
The Wolf Creek at Lipscomb gauge is maintained by USGS (site 07235000) 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 Wolf Creek at Lipscomb?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Wolf Creek at Lipscomb is 9.5 feet. Action stage begins at 9 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 11.5 feet, and major flooding at 16 feet.
How do I get alerts when Wolf Creek rises?
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Where is the Wolf Creek at Lipscomb gauge located?
The gauge is located in Lipscomb County, Texas at coordinates 36.2386°N, 100.2753°W. USGS site number: 07235000. 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, 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.