Rivers in Texas
White Rock Creek at Dallas
Below flood stage
69.88ftStage
Observed Wed, Sep 23, 2:15 PM CDT
- Flood stage
- 84.00 ft
- Record crest
- 91.59 ft2018
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 90.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 88.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 84.00 ft |
| Action | 78.00 ft |
- 92.00 ftMajor flooding will occur along the creek. Fair Oaks Avenue near the bridge will have 2 to 3 feet of water over it, and Merriman Parkway at RP Brooks Park east of Abrams Road will start to flood; the park and playground will have several feet of water over it. Portions of Merriman Parkway west of Abrams will have multiple feet of water over it as well, and the tennis center along that strech of road will be submerged. Moss Park will have major flooding.
- 90.00 ftMajor flooding will occur along the creek. Fair Oaks Avenue near the bridge will start to flood. Portions of Merriman Parkway west of Abrams Road will be flooded, as well as the tennis center on that stretch of road. RP Brooks Park and playground on Merriman Parkway east of Abrams Road will be flooded as well. Moss Park will have major flooding.
- 88.00 ftModerate flooding will occur along the creek. Portions of Merriman Parkway west of Abrams Road will flood. The parking lot and soccer fields at Moss Park will be completely flooded with several feet of water, and the Fair Oaks Softball and Baseball Complex near the high school will be flooded.
- 84.00 ftMinor flooding will occur near the creek. Bike paths in Moss Park downstream of the gage will be flooded, and the soccer fields at Moss Park will begin to flood. Water approaches the Fair Oaks Softball and Baseball Complex near Emmett Conrad High School.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 61% |
| Moderate flooding | 31% |
| Major flooding | Under 5% |
The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued August 28, 2026.
Crest history
183 crests on NOAA’s list since 1962.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | September 22, 2018 | 91.59 ft |
| 2 | May 16, 2021 | 91.17 ft |
| 3 | June 6, 2021 | 91.08 ft |
| 4 | May 2, 1990 | 90.59 ft |
| 5 | September 21, 1964 | 90.43 ft |
| 6 | May 12, 1994 | 90.38 ft |
| 7 | April 12, 1991 | 90.32 ft |
| 8 | May 18, 2019 | 90.32 ft |
| 9 | April 5, 2022 | 90.11 ft |
| 10 | June 4, 2025 | 89.77 ft |
| 11 | May 17, 1989 | 89.68 ft |
| 12 | November 27, 2015 | 89.62 ft |
| 13 | April 28, 1966 | 89.47 ft |
| 14 | May 29, 2015 | 89.43 ft |
| 15 | April 24, 2019 | 89.38 ft |
| 16 | May 9, 1986 | 89.33 ft |
| 17 | March 18, 2008 | 89.31 ft |
| 18 | October 8, 1962 | 89.23 ft |
| 19 | April 27, 1985 | 89.20 ft |
| 20 | October 26, 2023 | 89.16 ft |
| 21 | January 30, 2025 | 89.15 ft |
| 22 | December 20, 1991 | 88.99 ft |
| 23 | May 5, 2024 | 88.98 ft |
| 24 | January 25, 2012 | 88.89 ft |
| 25 | June 9, 2019 | 88.82 ft |
Most recent crests
- June 19, 2026: 88.36 ft
- April 4, 2026: 87.42 ft
- March 11, 2026: 84.64 ft
- February 14, 2026: 87.37 ft
- November 21, 2025: 84.43 ft
- November 20, 2025: 87.27 ft
- July 13, 2025: 87.60 ft
- June 9, 2025: 86.60 ft
- June 4, 2025: 89.77 ft
- May 26, 2025: 86.81 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
- DownstreamTrinity River at Rosser
- Trinity River at Dallas
- Rowlette Creek at Sachse
- Elm Fork Trinity River at Carrollton
- North Texas Lakes at Mountain Creek Lake
- North Texas Lakes at Lake Ray Hubbard
- West Fork Trinity River at Grand Prairie
- North Texas Lakes at Lake Lewisville
- North Texas Lakes at Lake Grapevine
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.
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.