Rivers in Texas
Sister Grove Creek near Blue Ridge
Below flood stage
11.51ftStage
Observed Wed, Sep 23, 11:00 PM CDT
- Flood stage
- 24.00 ft
- Record crest
- 32.50 ft1982
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 31.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 27.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 24.00 ft |
| Action | 22.00 ft |
- 31.00 ftMajor out of bank flooding is expected. Farm and ranch land near the creek will be underwater. Rural roads near the creek will be flooded.
- 27.00 ftModerate out of banks flooding can be expected. Farm and ranch interests near the creek will be moderately flooded.
- 24.00 ftMinor out of bank flooding along the creek is expected. Rural roads, along with farm and ranch land near the creek, will begin to flood.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 20% |
| Moderate flooding | 6% |
| Major flooding | Under 5% |
The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued August 28, 2026.
Crest history
68 crests on NOAA’s list since 1974.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 13, 1982 | 32.50 ft |
| 2 | May 10, 2015 | 28.54 ft |
| 3 | October 1, 1974 | 28.00 ft |
| 4 | November 27, 2015 | 27.84 ft |
| 5 | June 6, 2024 | 27.81 ft |
| 6 | May 25, 1995 | 27.64 ft |
| 7 | March 19, 2008 | 27.61 ft |
| 8 | March 28, 1989 | 27.24 ft |
| 9 | December 28, 2015 | 27.22 ft |
| 10 | March 18, 2020 | 27.18 ft |
| 11 | December 27, 2018 | 27.12 ft |
| 12 | June 1, 2021 | 27.01 ft |
| 13 | February 16, 2001 | 26.81 ft |
| 14 | May 25, 2015 | 26.69 ft |
| 15 | October 26, 2009 | 26.69 ft |
| 16 | April 25, 2007 | 26.69 ft |
| 17 | May 3, 1990 | 26.59 ft |
| 18 | June 3, 2016 | 26.55 ft |
| 19 | June 27, 2007 | 26.55 ft |
| 20 | June 19, 2007 | 26.43 ft |
| 21 | February 9, 2010 | 26.39 ft |
| 22 | October 14, 2018 | 26.39 ft |
| 23 | October 20, 2018 | 26.38 ft |
| 24 | November 30, 2015 | 26.38 ft |
| 25 | March 20, 2012 | 26.35 ft |
Most recent crests
- June 15, 2026: 26.07 ft
- April 5, 2026: 24.47 ft
- June 9, 2025: 24.09 ft
- May 1, 2025: 25.26 ft
- June 6, 2024: 27.81 ft
- May 26, 2024: 24.59 ft
- May 13, 2024: 25.18 ft
- April 29, 2024: 25.75 ft
- June 6, 2021: 25.31 ft
- June 1, 2021: 27.01 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.