Rivers in Texas
Garcitas Creek near Inez
Below flood stage
4.30ftStage
Observed Tue, Sep 22, 2:15 AM CDT
- Flood stage
- 20.00 ft
- Record crest
- 33.43 ft1994
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 24.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 22.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 20.00 ft |
| Action | 10.00 ft |
- 30.00 ftMajor flooding threatens the lowest residences in the flood plain, from the headwaters to the Arenosa Creek confluence, causing significant crop losses. Hundreds of livestock are isolated in the low pastureland areas. Numerous barns and farm outbuildings flood. Flooding approaches Highway 59 eastbound.
- 28.00 ftFlooding of farm buildings in left flood plain occurs. Waters reaches the bridge railing on Highway 59.
- 26.00 ftMajor lowland flooding causes significant crop losses and isolates hundreds of livestock in the flood plain pastures. Many roads and bridges near the river flood, including the Highway 59 access road bridge floor and approaches.
- 24.00 ftMajor lowland flooding occurs, producing significant crop losses. Areas of pastureland and cattle are cut off. Numerous primary and secondary roads and bridges flood, including the east approach to the Highway 59 access road bridge.
- 22.00 ftModerate flooding occurs, causing significant crop damage. Pastureland floods and isolates livestock in cut off areas. Secondary roads and low bridges are flooded.
- 20.00 ftMinor lowland flooding of crop and pasturland occurs. Secondary roads and bridges begin to flood. Livestock begin to become isolated.
- 15.00 ftOverbank conditions into the lowest areas of the flood plain.
- 10.00 ftBankfull stage of the left and right banks.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 9% |
| Moderate flooding | 7% |
| Major flooding | Under 5% |
The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued August 28, 2026.
Crest history
67 crests on NOAA’s list since 1960.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | October 19, 1994 | 33.43 ft |
| 2 | June 12, 1981 | 29.00 ft |
| 3 | July 3, 2007 | 28.82 ft |
| 4 | August 27, 2017 | 27.74 ft |
| 5 | April 4, 1997 | 27.47 ft |
| 6 | November 22, 2004 | 24.73 ft |
| 7 | October 26, 1960 | 24.50 ft |
| 8 | June 12, 1987 | 24.42 ft |
| 9 | August 27, 2017 | 24.38 ft |
| 10 | June 18, 2015 | 24.13 ft |
| 11 | June 18, 2015 | 24.01 ft |
| 12 | March 18, 1997 | 23.74 ft |
| 13 | May 19, 2021 | 23.61 ft |
| 14 | May 6, 1993 | 23.57 ft |
| 15 | September 21, 1967 | 23.40 ft |
| 16 | May 14, 2004 | 22.15 ft |
| 17 | June 20, 1993 | 21.73 ft |
| 18 | April 19, 2015 | 21.66 ft |
| 19 | July 17, 2002 | 21.48 ft |
| 20 | March 12, 1997 | 21.47 ft |
| 21 | July 5, 2007 | 21.21 ft |
| 22 | July 9, 2021 | 21.14 ft |
| 23 | June 27, 1993 | 20.75 ft |
| 24 | June 14, 1987 | 20.67 ft |
| 25 | May 16, 1992 | 20.33 ft |
Most recent crests
- November 26, 2021: 11.45 ft
- August 6, 2021: 11.38 ft
- August 4, 2021: 11.39 ft
- July 9, 2021: 21.14 ft
- June 17, 2021: 12.85 ft
- June 4, 2021: 16.63 ft
- May 23, 2021: 16.47 ft
- May 19, 2021: 23.61 ft
- May 17, 2021: 16.34 ft
- May 2, 2021: 16.44 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.