Rivers in Texas
Dove Creek (Concho River Basin) at Knickerbocker
Below flood stage
1.84ftStage
Observed Tue, Sep 22, 4:30 PM CDT
- Flood stage
- 18.00 ft
- Record crest
- 30.40 ft1959
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 26.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 22.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 18.00 ft |
| Action | 14.00 ft |
- 26.00 ftMajor flooding will occur to structures along Dove Creek at FM Road 2335. The approach to the bridge on FM Road 2335 will begin to flood.
- 22.00 ftModerate flooding will occur. Houses along the banks of the river near FM Road 2335 will be flooded. Secondary roads and low water crossings will be flooded.
- 18.00 ftMinor flooding will occur. Water will begin to threaten houses along the banks of the river at FM Road 2335.
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
14 crests on NOAA’s list since 1959.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | October 3, 1959 | 30.40 ft |
| 2 | August 12, 1971 | 20.66 ft |
| 3 | August 29, 1996 | 20.10 ft |
| 4 | May 11, 1975 | 19.70 ft |
| 5 | February 20, 1997 | 19.06 ft |
| 6 | April 16, 1971 | 18.57 ft |
| 7 | May 15, 1980 | 18.52 ft |
| 8 | May 11, 1977 | 17.74 ft |
| 9 | June 15, 1983 | 16.77 ft |
| 10 | October 12, 1969 | 14.73 ft |
| 11 | May 30, 1971 | 14.67 ft |
| 12 | October 13, 1981 | 13.77 ft |
| 13 | May 29, 1967 | 13.69 ft |
| 14 | June 18, 1961 | 13.36 ft |
Most recent crests
- February 20, 1997: 19.06 ft
- August 29, 1996: 20.10 ft
- June 15, 1983: 16.77 ft
- October 13, 1981: 13.77 ft
- May 15, 1980: 18.52 ft
- May 11, 1977: 17.74 ft
- May 11, 1975: 19.70 ft
- August 12, 1971: 20.66 ft
- May 30, 1971: 14.67 ft
- April 16, 1971: 18.57 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
- Spring Creek (Concho River Basin) at Tankersley
- West Central Texas Lakes at Twin Buttes Reservoir
- South Concho River at Christoval
- Pecan Creek (Concho River Basin) at San Angelo
- Middle Concho River at Tankersley
- West Central Texas Lakes at Lake Nasworthy
- West Central Texas Lakes at O. C. Fisher Lake
- Concho River at San Angelo
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.