Rivers in Texas
Menard Creek near Rye
Below flood stage
9.29ftStage
Observed Sun, Sep 20, 12:15 PM CDT
- Flood stage
- 20.00 ft
- Record crest
- 36.11 ft2017
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 28.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 23.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 20.00 ft |
| Action | 17.00 ft |
- 45.00 ftWater is over State Highway 146 in the vicinity of the gage.
- 28.00 ftMajor lowland flooding begins with widespread inundation of the floodplain in the vicinity of the gage.
- 23.00 ftModerate lowland flooding begins as low-lying areas along the creek are inundated.
- 20.00 ftMinor lowland flooding begins as water escapes the main channel in the vicinity of the gage.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 19% |
| Moderate flooding | 13% |
| Major flooding | Under 5% |
The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued August 28, 2026.
Crest history
83 crests on NOAA’s list since 1961.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | August 29, 2017 | 36.11 ft |
| 2 | September 1, 1961 | 34.00 ft |
| 3 | May 3, 2024 | 32.99 ft |
| 4 | April 5, 1999 | 31.41 ft |
| 5 | October 17, 1994 | 31.12 ft |
| 6 | June 27, 1986 | 30.78 ft |
| 7 | May 8, 1969 | 30.33 ft |
| 8 | May 18, 1989 | 29.80 ft |
| 9 | May 22, 1983 | 29.11 ft |
| 10 | April 29, 2024 | 28.86 ft |
| 11 | October 18, 2006 | 28.80 ft |
| 12 | May 18, 2024 | 28.79 ft |
| 13 | April 21, 1979 | 28.15 ft |
| 14 | March 30, 2018 | 27.17 ft |
| 15 | February 3, 2012 | 26.91 ft |
| 16 | April 12, 2024 | 26.78 ft |
| 17 | February 27, 2018 | 26.38 ft |
| 18 | May 29, 2016 | 26.27 ft |
| 19 | May 2, 2024 | 26.21 ft |
| 20 | January 8, 1998 | 25.15 ft |
| 21 | May 23, 1984 | 24.96 ft |
| 22 | November 15, 1998 | 24.65 ft |
| 23 | March 14, 1999 | 24.60 ft |
| 24 | March 12, 2016 | 24.57 ft |
| 25 | March 6, 1992 | 24.05 ft |
Most recent crests
- July 28, 2024: 23.21 ft
- May 18, 2024: 28.79 ft
- May 14, 2024: 21.87 ft
- May 3, 2024: 32.99 ft
- May 2, 2024: 26.21 ft
- April 29, 2024: 28.86 ft
- April 12, 2024: 26.78 ft
- January 9, 2022: 23.52 ft
- May 12, 2019: 20.69 ft
- January 5, 2019: 23.02 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.