Rivers in Texas
Brazos River near Highbank
Below flood stage
2.34ftStage
Observed Tue, Sep 22, 11:15 AM CDT
- Flood stage
- 35.00 ft
- Record crest
- 42.00 ft1913
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 40.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 38.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 35.00 ft |
| Action | 33.00 ft |
- 40.00 ftMajor flooding can be expected along the river. Agriculture and livestock near the river will be impacted.
- 38.00 ftModerate flooding can be expected along the river. Agriculture and livestock near the river will be impacted.
- 35.00 ftMinor flooding can be expected along the river reach. Agriculture and livestock near the river will be impacted.
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
17 crests on NOAA’s list since 1913.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | December 1, 1913 | 42.00 ft |
| 2 | January 1, 1936 | 40.00 ft |
| 3 | December 22, 1991 | 30.78 ft |
| 4 | May 3, 2024 | 24.90 ft |
| 5 | June 1, 2024 | 24.71 ft |
| 6 | October 31, 2015 | 24.34 ft |
| 7 | January 4, 2019 | 23.93 ft |
| 8 | February 4, 1986 | 23.90 ft |
| 9 | May 4, 1990 | 23.47 ft |
| 10 | March 21, 2012 | 23.28 ft |
| 11 | May 18, 1989 | 23.09 ft |
| 12 | May 26, 2015 | 22.88 ft |
| 13 | May 11, 1968 | 21.88 ft |
| 14 | November 1, 1974 | 21.64 ft |
| 15 | April 26, 1966 | 21.30 ft |
| 16 | June 13, 1987 | 20.08 ft |
| 17 | April 20, 1977 | 20.05 ft |
Most recent crests
- June 1, 2024: 24.71 ft
- May 3, 2024: 24.90 ft
- January 4, 2019: 23.93 ft
- October 31, 2015: 24.34 ft
- May 26, 2015: 22.88 ft
- March 21, 2012: 23.28 ft
- December 22, 1991: 30.78 ft
- May 4, 1990: 23.47 ft
- May 18, 1989: 23.09 ft
- June 13, 1987: 20.08 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.