Rivers in Texas
Brazos River near Aquilla
Below flood stage
7.73ftStage
Observed Tue, Sep 22, 9:00 AM CDT
- Flood stage
- 29.00 ft
- Record crest
- 45.00 ft1922
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 35.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 32.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 29.00 ft |
| Action | 27.00 ft |
- 35.00 ftMajor river flooding will occur along the river reach.
- 32.00 ftModerate river flooding will occur along the river reach.
- 29.00 ftMinor flooding of lowland areas is expected.
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
12 crests on NOAA’s list since 1922.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 9, 1922 | 45.00 ft |
| 2 | May 18, 1949 | 31.03 ft |
| 3 | May 28, 1957 | 27.34 ft |
| 4 | May 25, 1982 | 22.69 ft |
| 5 | May 9, 1990 | 22.67 ft |
| 6 | June 6, 1981 | 22.09 ft |
| 7 | December 28, 1991 | 21.43 ft |
| 8 | March 30, 1977 | 20.71 ft |
| 9 | April 24, 2010 | 20.26 ft |
| 10 | June 16, 1989 | 20.23 ft |
| 11 | September 9, 2010 | 19.37 ft |
| 12 | June 8, 1991 | 19.21 ft |
Most recent crests
- September 9, 2010: 19.37 ft
- April 24, 2010: 20.26 ft
- December 28, 1991: 21.43 ft
- June 8, 1991: 19.21 ft
- May 9, 1990: 22.67 ft
- June 16, 1989: 20.23 ft
- May 25, 1982: 22.69 ft
- June 6, 1981: 22.09 ft
- March 30, 1977: 20.71 ft
- May 28, 1957: 27.34 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.