Rivers in Texas
Brazos River near Dennis
Below flood stage
1.81ftStage
Observed Sun, Sep 20, 10:15 AM CDT
- Flood stage
- 21.00 ft
- Record crest
- 31.88 ft1981
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 27.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 25.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 21.00 ft |
| Action | 10.00 ft |
- 31.90 ftExtreme flooding is expected downstream to Lake Granbury.
- 31.50 ftNear record flooding is expected downstream to Lake Granbury. Much of Horsehoe Bend near the river will be flooded with several feet of water. Water will likely reach the portion of Guadalupe Street closest to the river. Homes and structures along Horsehoe Trail, Chippewa Trail, Cherokee Trail, and Chavez Trail will be flooded with several feet of water.
- 30.00 ftMajor flooding can be expected from Dennis downstream to Horseshoe Bend and to the upper end of Lake Granbury. Water will be several feet deep on the roads near the river and many homes will be flooded on Chavez, Horseshoe Bend, Cherokee and Chippewa Trails.
- 27.00 ftMajor Flood Stage. Many homes will be cutoff. Several homes will be flooded near the river. Water will be at least 5 feet deep at the intersection of Lipan and Cherokee Trails. Water will approach the intersection of Chavez Trail and Guadalupe. Houses along Horseshoe Bend Trail and Cherokee Taril will be flooded.
- 26.00 ftModerate flooding can be expected downstream at Horseshoe Bend. Chavez Trail and Horseshoe Bend Trail, closest to the river, will be covered in several feet of water.
- 25.00 ftModerate Flood Stage. Several roads near the river at Horseshoe Bend will be covered in water and become impassible.
- 21.00 ftMinor Flood Stage. Water starts to impact Chavez Trail near Cimmaron Trail at Horseshoe Bend.
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
21 crests on NOAA’s list since 1957.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | October 14, 1981 | 31.88 ft |
| 2 | May 1, 1957 | 31.80 ft |
| 3 | April 27, 1990 | 31.46 ft |
| 4 | December 21, 1991 | 28.06 ft |
| 5 | February 21, 1997 | 27.86 ft |
| 6 | June 29, 2007 | 27.55 ft |
| 7 | April 19, 2016 | 26.91 ft |
| 8 | July 2, 2007 | 26.59 ft |
| 9 | June 2, 2016 | 26.53 ft |
| 10 | October 10, 1986 | 25.86 ft |
| 11 | August 10, 1978 | 25.86 ft |
| 12 | May 30, 2015 | 24.52 ft |
| 13 | November 29, 2015 | 24.30 ft |
| 14 | April 21, 2016 | 24.10 ft |
| 15 | October 31, 1974 | 24.00 ft |
| 16 | June 9, 2021 | 23.99 ft |
| 17 | May 28, 2015 | 23.62 ft |
| 18 | March 19, 2020 | 23.05 ft |
| 19 | March 9, 2016 | 22.70 ft |
| 20 | May 17, 1989 | 22.40 ft |
| 21 | March 27, 1977 | 20.59 ft |
Most recent crests
- June 9, 2021: 23.99 ft
- March 19, 2020: 23.05 ft
- June 2, 2016: 26.53 ft
- April 21, 2016: 24.10 ft
- April 19, 2016: 26.91 ft
- March 9, 2016: 22.70 ft
- November 29, 2015: 24.30 ft
- May 30, 2015: 24.52 ft
- May 28, 2015: 23.62 ft
- July 2, 2007: 26.59 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.