Beaver Creek (Llano River Basin) near Mason
Observed Thu, Oct 1, 4:30 PM CDT
- Flood stage
- 17.00 ft
- Record crest
- 24.00 ft1978
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 25.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 20.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 17.00 ft |
| Action | 14.00 ft |
- 25.00 ftMajor flooding will occur. Water will begin to reach the bridge on Highway 87.
- 20.00 ftModerate lowland flooding will occur. Several secondary roads and low water crossings will be flooded.
- 17.00 ftMinor lowland flooding will occur. Secondary roads and low water crossings will be flooded.
Flood outlook
Significant river flooding is possible here through October 6.
Weather conditions indicate that significant flooding could occur; it is neither certain nor imminent.
Chance of flooding, October to December
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | Under 5% |
| Moderate flooding | Under 5% |
| Major flooding | Under 5% |
The five-day outlook is from the Weather Prediction Center with the River Forecast Centers. The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued September 28, 2026.
Crest history
9 crests on NOAA’s list since 1965.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | August 3, 1978 | 24.00 ft |
| 2 | October 28, 1996 | 19.60 ft |
| 3 | October 8, 1997 | 19.45 ft |
| 4 | October 16, 2018 | 17.59 ft |
| 5 | July 16, 2026 | 17.52 ft |
| 6 | May 16, 1965 | 13.58 ft |
| 7 | October 5, 1970 | 12.50 ft |
| 8 | November 15, 2001 | 11.16 ft |
| 9 | May 3, 1990 | 11.06 ft |
Most recent crests
- July 16, 2026: 17.52 ft
- October 16, 2018: 17.59 ft
- November 15, 2001: 11.16 ft
- October 8, 1997: 19.45 ft
- October 28, 1996: 19.60 ft
- May 3, 1990: 11.06 ft
- August 3, 1978: 24.00 ft
- October 5, 1970: 12.50 ft
- May 16, 1965: 13.58 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.