Rivers in Texas
Cibolo Creek near Falls City
Below flood stage
0.79ftStage
Observed Wed, Sep 23, 2:15 AM CDT
- Flood stage
- 17.00 ft
- Record crest
- 39.86 ft1998
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 25.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 21.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 17.00 ft |
| Action | 6.00 ft |
- 35.00 ftMassive crop and pastureland flooding occurs below La Vernia to the San Antonio River confluence. Livestock should be moved immediately well out of the flood plain. Lowest homes below La Vernia to the San Antonio River are threatened. Disastrous flooding downstream in Goliad State Park.
- 31.00 ftMajor flooding approaches the lowest homes below Stockdale to the San Antonio River confluence. Hundreds of livestock are cut off and potentially drown. Most roads and bridges near the river flood. All the facilities in Goliad State Park downstream flood and are severely damaged.
- 27.00 ftMajor lowland flooding of crop and pasture land above Stockdale to the San Antonio River confluence. Cuts off hundreds of cattle and potentially drowns them. Most roads and bridges near the river flood. Nearly all the facilities of Goliad State Park downstream flood and are severely damaged.
- 25.00 ftMajor lowland flooding of crop and pasturelands cut off many livestock and potentially drown them. Widespread flooding reaches secondary and primary roads, low bridges and crossings. Most of the Goliad State Park facilities downstream are under water.
- 21.00 ftLivestock are cut off and potentially drowned in low areas below Stockdale to below Panna Maria. Lower areas of Goliad State Park downstream flood.
- 17.00 ftMinor lowland flooding of crop and pastureland damages irrigation pumps and any equipment near the channel. Livestock are cut off in low areas.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 28% |
| Moderate flooding | 25% |
| Major flooding | 11% |
The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued August 28, 2026.
Crest history
34 crests on NOAA’s list since 1913.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | October 19, 1998 | 39.86 ft |
| 2 | September 28, 1973 | 35.44 ft |
| 3 | January 1, 1913 | 35.00 ft |
| 4 | July 6, 1942 | 34.45 ft |
| 5 | November 23, 2004 | 34.01 ft |
| 6 | September 22, 1967 | 33.39 ft |
| 7 | August 29, 1946 | 32.85 ft |
| 8 | May 17, 1992 | 32.34 ft |
| 9 | June 14, 1935 | 32.00 ft |
| 10 | June 27, 1993 | 31.34 ft |
| 11 | September 9, 1942 | 30.95 ft |
| 12 | December 23, 1991 | 30.66 ft |
| 13 | July 4, 2002 | 30.13 ft |
| 14 | June 24, 1997 | 28.40 ft |
| 15 | January 21, 1968 | 28.13 ft |
| 16 | September 11, 1952 | 27.93 ft |
| 17 | July 18, 1973 | 27.20 ft |
| 18 | June 4, 1987 | 26.94 ft |
| 19 | March 14, 2007 | 26.26 ft |
| 20 | March 14, 2007 | 26.26 ft |
| 21 | April 23, 1946 | 26.25 ft |
| 22 | May 26, 1993 | 26.05 ft |
| 23 | June 12, 1973 | 24.54 ft |
| 24 | May 26, 2015 | 24.46 ft |
| 25 | July 18, 2026 | 23.51 ft |
Most recent crests
- July 18, 2026: 23.51 ft
- October 16, 2021: 22.20 ft
- June 4, 2016: 22.16 ft
- November 1, 2015: 21.46 ft
- May 26, 2015: 24.46 ft
- May 16, 2015: 17.62 ft
- March 14, 2007: 26.26 ft
- March 14, 2007: 26.26 ft
- November 23, 2004: 34.01 ft
- July 4, 2002: 30.13 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.