Rivers in Texas
Elm Creek (Colorado Basin WCTX) at Ballinger
Below flood stage
3.34ftStage
Observed Mon, Sep 28, 2:30 AM CDT
- Flood stage
- 7.00 ft
- Record crest
- 14.50 ft1906
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 14.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 10.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 7.00 ft |
| Action | 6.00 ft |
- 14.00 ftMajor flooding will occur in the Ballinger City Park. Secondary roads and low water crossings will be flooded and impassible.
- 10.00 ftModerate flooding will occur. The city park, swimming pool and golf course will be flooded. Secondary roads and low water crossings will flood.
- 7.00 ftMinor flooding will occur. The city park and swimming pool area will begin to flood.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 5% |
| Moderate flooding | Under 5% |
| Major flooding | Under 5% |
The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued August 28, 2026.
Crest history
14 crests on NOAA’s list since 1906.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | August 1, 1906 | 14.50 ft |
| 2 | October 13, 1957 | 14.20 ft |
| 3 | May 1, 1956 | 11.90 ft |
| 4 | October 13, 1981 | 11.80 ft |
| 5 | May 14, 1946 | 10.84 ft |
| 6 | April 12, 1954 | 10.38 ft |
| 7 | September 3, 1935 | 10.30 ft |
| 8 | August 3, 1978 | 9.17 ft |
| 9 | June 23, 1997 | 9.06 ft |
| 10 | May 18, 1955 | 8.65 ft |
| 11 | June 19, 1939 | 8.60 ft |
| 12 | September 15, 1996 | 8.47 ft |
| 13 | September 19, 1974 | 8.36 ft |
| 14 | February 24, 1992 | 8.03 ft |
Most recent crests
- June 23, 1997: 9.06 ft
- September 15, 1996: 8.47 ft
- February 24, 1992: 8.03 ft
- October 13, 1981: 11.80 ft
- August 3, 1978: 9.17 ft
- September 19, 1974: 8.36 ft
- October 13, 1957: 14.20 ft
- May 1, 1956: 11.90 ft
- May 18, 1955: 8.65 ft
- April 12, 1954: 10.38 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
What this means
Forecasts by the West Gulf River Forecast Center. Forecasts are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available. 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.
Sources
Stage, flood stages, impacts and crest history from NOAA’s National Water Prediction Service. Streamflow and the daily record from the U.S. Geological Survey.