Rivers in Texas
California Creek (Clear Fk Brazos) near Stamford
Below flood stage
6.46ftStage
Observed Sat, Sep 26, 12:15 PM CDT
- Flood stage
- 28.00 ft
- Record crest
- 31.00 ft1978
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 37.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 32.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 28.00 ft |
| Action | 20.00 ft |
- 30.00 ftModerate out of bank flooding will occur.
- 24.00 ftMinor out of bank flooding will occur.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | Under 5% |
| 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
14 crests on NOAA’s list since 1962.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | August 4, 1978 | 31.00 ft |
| 2 | June 10, 1962 | 29.60 ft |
| 3 | September 29, 1980 | 28.88 ft |
| 4 | August 17, 2005 | 28.44 ft |
| 5 | September 1, 1962 | 28.10 ft |
| 6 | May 6, 1969 | 27.12 ft |
| 7 | August 25, 1971 | 26.93 ft |
| 8 | June 5, 1981 | 26.53 ft |
| 9 | October 7, 1986 | 26.35 ft |
| 10 | May 26, 1982 | 25.23 ft |
| 11 | February 26, 1992 | 25.08 ft |
| 12 | June 9, 1991 | 24.03 ft |
| 13 | October 31, 1972 | 23.76 ft |
| 14 | May 15, 1990 | 23.73 ft |
Most recent crests
- August 17, 2005: 28.44 ft
- February 26, 1992: 25.08 ft
- June 9, 1991: 24.03 ft
- May 15, 1990: 23.73 ft
- October 7, 1986: 26.35 ft
- May 26, 1982: 25.23 ft
- June 5, 1981: 26.53 ft
- September 29, 1980: 28.88 ft
- August 4, 1978: 31.00 ft
- October 31, 1972: 23.76 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
- West Central Texas Lakes at Lake Stamford
- Clear Fork Brazos River at Nugent
- West Central Texas Lakes at Lake Fort Phantom Hill
- Clear Fork Brazos River at Fort Griffin
- Clear Fork Brazos River at Hawley
- Brazos River at Aspermont 10S
- Hubbard Creek at Albany
- Millers Creek at Millers Creek Reservoir near Bomarton
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.