Rivers in Texas
East Mustang Creek near Louise
Below flood stage
2.92ftStage
Observed Thu, Sep 24, 4:30 AM CDT
- Flood stage
- 19.00 ft
- Record crest
- 24.35 ft2004
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 25.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 22.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 19.00 ft |
| Action | 10.00 ft |
- 25.00 ftMajor lowland flooding will occur as water reaches the slab elevation of structures downstream from gage.
- 22.00 ftModerate lowland flooding begins with water to the floor of the FM 647 bridge and the approaches to the bridge are cut off.
- 19.00 ftMinor lowland begins as water spills into the floodplain downstream of the gage.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 21% |
| Moderate flooding | 11% |
| Major flooding | Under 5% |
The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued August 28, 2026.
Crest history
31 crests on NOAA’s list since 1997.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | November 21, 2004 | 24.35 ft |
| 2 | June 18, 2015 | 22.29 ft |
| 3 | September 11, 1998 | 22.16 ft |
| 4 | November 4, 2002 | 22.08 ft |
| 5 | August 31, 2001 | 21.90 ft |
| 6 | April 11, 1997 | 21.00 ft |
| 7 | September 17, 2003 | 20.82 ft |
| 8 | September 17, 2002 | 20.82 ft |
| 9 | May 14, 2004 | 20.75 ft |
| 10 | May 16, 2010 | 20.62 ft |
| 11 | September 14, 2008 | 20.62 ft |
| 12 | October 14, 2004 | 20.55 ft |
| 13 | June 24, 2004 | 20.50 ft |
| 14 | October 11, 1997 | 20.45 ft |
| 15 | November 14, 1998 | 20.31 ft |
| 16 | January 24, 2007 | 20.28 ft |
| 17 | July 3, 2007 | 20.11 ft |
| 18 | May 12, 2004 | 20.10 ft |
| 19 | July 5, 2007 | 19.91 ft |
| 20 | October 19, 1998 | 19.87 ft |
| 21 | March 14, 2007 | 19.85 ft |
| 22 | July 16, 2003 | 19.70 ft |
| 23 | July 2, 2010 | 19.60 ft |
| 24 | July 21, 2007 | 19.37 ft |
| 25 | January 27, 2001 | 19.24 ft |
Most recent crests
- August 29, 2017: 19.10 ft
- June 18, 2015: 22.29 ft
- May 27, 2014: 17.54 ft
- July 12, 2012: 17.39 ft
- July 2, 2010: 19.60 ft
- May 16, 2010: 20.62 ft
- September 14, 2008: 20.62 ft
- July 21, 2007: 19.37 ft
- July 5, 2007: 19.91 ft
- July 3, 2007: 20.11 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.