Rivers in Texas
Colorado River (TX) at Robert Lee
Below flood stage
0.83ftStage
Observed Wed, Sep 23, 12:00 AM CDT
- Flood stage
- 33.00 ft
- Record crest
- 26.70 ft1957
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 37.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 35.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 33.00 ft |
| Action | 8.00 ft |
- 37.00 ftMajor flooding will occur. The approaches to the bridge on Highway 208 will be flooded and impassible. Structures in Robert Lee along the river will be threatened.
- 33.00 ftMinor flooding of ranch land will occur. Secondary roads and low water crossings will be flooded.
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
10 crests on NOAA’s list since 1922.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | October 13, 1957 | 26.70 ft |
| 2 | April 25, 1924 | 25.50 ft |
| 3 | April 1, 1922 | 25.50 ft |
| 4 | June 22, 1939 | 21.70 ft |
| 5 | July 9, 1945 | 21.15 ft |
| 6 | September 9, 1980 | 20.63 ft |
| 7 | July 8, 1948 | 20.61 ft |
| 8 | August 19, 1953 | 20.15 ft |
| 9 | June 10, 1989 | 14.07 ft |
| 10 | June 19, 1982 | 11.12 ft |
Most recent crests
- June 10, 1989: 14.07 ft
- June 19, 1982: 11.12 ft
- September 9, 1980: 20.63 ft
- October 13, 1957: 26.70 ft
- August 19, 1953: 20.15 ft
- July 8, 1948: 20.61 ft
- July 9, 1945: 21.15 ft
- June 22, 1939: 21.70 ft
- April 25, 1924: 25.50 ft
- April 1, 1922: 25.50 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
- UpstreamColorado River (TX) at Silver
- DownstreamColorado River (TX) at Ballinger
- West Central Texas Lakes at E. V. Spence Reservoir
- West Central Texas Lakes at Oak Creek Reservoir
- North Concho River at Carlsbad
- West Central Texas Lakes at O. C. Fisher Lake
- Concho River at San Angelo
- North Concho River at Sterling City
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.