Rivers in Texas
Brazos River at Aspermont 10S
Below flood stage
3.77ftStage
Observed Mon, Sep 21, 10:15 PM CDT
- Flood stage
- 21.00 ft
- Record crest
- 29.50 ft1955
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 37.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 35.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 21.00 ft |
| Action | 19.00 ft |
- 37.00 ftWater begins to flood U.S. Hwy 83. Extensive flooding of ranch and farm land occurs, especially in southeast and eastern Stonewall County.
- 21.00 ftMinor flooding of farm and ranch land occurs. The roadside park immediately north of the U.S. 83 bridge is partially flooded. No known structural damage.
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
94 crests on NOAA’s list since 1925.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | September 26, 1955 | 29.50 ft |
| 2 | August 14, 1972 | 28.76 ft |
| 3 | October 19, 1960 | 25.98 ft |
| 4 | May 15, 1980 | 20.83 ft |
| 5 | September 6, 1962 | 20.30 ft |
| 6 | October 15, 1926 | 20.14 ft |
| 7 | June 1, 1935 | 18.80 ft |
| 8 | June 2, 1990 | 18.69 ft |
| 9 | May 13, 1930 | 18.00 ft |
| 10 | July 7, 1960 | 18.00 ft |
| 11 | April 13, 1954 | 17.73 ft |
| 12 | June 27, 1967 | 17.66 ft |
| 13 | March 23, 2000 | 17.30 ft |
| 14 | August 22, 1926 | 17.00 ft |
| 15 | June 3, 1991 | 16.75 ft |
| 16 | May 29, 1987 | 15.92 ft |
| 17 | May 13, 1965 | 15.90 ft |
| 18 | June 13, 1999 | 15.62 ft |
| 19 | October 18, 1965 | 15.24 ft |
| 20 | August 15, 2005 | 15.13 ft |
| 21 | May 12, 1957 | 15.00 ft |
| 22 | September 6, 1932 | 15.00 ft |
| 23 | May 13, 1983 | 14.91 ft |
| 24 | October 20, 1983 | 14.59 ft |
| 25 | October 3, 1955 | 14.53 ft |
Most recent crests
- September 9, 2020: 10.45 ft
- May 21, 2019: 13.84 ft
- October 9, 2018: 12.12 ft
- July 1, 2017: 8.12 ft
- November 7, 2016: 8.27 ft
- May 12, 2016: 10.73 ft
- July 9, 2015: 14.27 ft
- September 22, 2014: 9.39 ft
- May 24, 2013: 11.02 ft
- October 9, 2011: 7.96 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
- UpstreamBrazos River at Lake Alan Henry
- DownstreamBrazos River at Seymour
- Clear Fork Brazos River at Roby
- Salt Fork - Brazos River at Aspermont 13N
- California Creek (Clear Fk Brazos) at Stamford
- West Central Texas Lakes at Lake Stamford
- Clear Fork Brazos River at Hawley
- Clear Fork Brazos River at Nugent
- West Central Texas Lakes at Lake Sweetwater
- West Central Texas Lakes at Lake Fort Phantom Hill
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.
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.