Rivers in Texas
Long King Creek at Livingston
Below flood stage
2.66ftStage
Observed Thu, Sep 24, 2:30 PM CDT
- Flood stage
- 19.00 ft
- Record crest
- 30.49 ft1994
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 30.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 25.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 19.00 ft |
| Action | 14.00 ft |
- 38.00 ftAt levels above 38 feet, water covers U.S. Highway 190 in the vicinity of the gage with several businesses along the highway flooded.
- 30.00 ftAt levels above 30 feet, major lowland flooding begins with several businesses along U.S. Highway 190 in the vicinity of the gage threatened.
- 25.00 ftAt levels above 25 feet, moderate lowland flooding begins as low-lying areas along the creek become inundated.
- 19.00 ftAt levels above 19 feet, minor lowland flooding begins as water escapes the main channel of the creek.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 11% |
| 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
74 crests on NOAA’s list since 1964.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | October 17, 1994 | 30.49 ft |
| 2 | August 28, 2017 | 27.97 ft |
| 3 | May 2, 2024 | 27.42 ft |
| 4 | May 18, 1989 | 27.27 ft |
| 5 | November 5, 1973 | 27.06 ft |
| 6 | October 16, 2006 | 26.99 ft |
| 7 | June 13, 1973 | 26.97 ft |
| 8 | March 29, 2018 | 26.77 ft |
| 9 | November 18, 2004 | 26.58 ft |
| 10 | June 7, 1981 | 26.55 ft |
| 11 | April 29, 2024 | 26.39 ft |
| 12 | January 7, 1998 | 26.12 ft |
| 13 | May 28, 2016 | 26.07 ft |
| 14 | March 11, 2016 | 25.31 ft |
| 15 | April 21, 1979 | 25.14 ft |
| 16 | April 4, 1999 | 24.95 ft |
| 17 | December 8, 2018 | 24.84 ft |
| 18 | April 10, 2024 | 24.24 ft |
| 19 | December 26, 1994 | 24.15 ft |
| 20 | May 17, 2024 | 23.75 ft |
| 21 | September 27, 1996 | 23.61 ft |
| 22 | July 27, 2024 | 23.20 ft |
| 23 | May 7, 1969 | 22.91 ft |
| 24 | June 30, 1989 | 22.86 ft |
| 25 | December 28, 2018 | 22.83 ft |
Most recent crests
- July 27, 2024: 23.20 ft
- July 24, 2024: 19.34 ft
- May 17, 2024: 23.75 ft
- May 13, 2024: 22.43 ft
- May 2, 2024: 27.42 ft
- April 29, 2024: 26.39 ft
- April 10, 2024: 24.24 ft
- December 28, 2018: 22.83 ft
- December 8, 2018: 24.84 ft
- March 29, 2018: 26.77 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.