Rivers in Texas
Middle Bosque River near McGregor
Below flood stage
2.37ftStage
Observed Mon, Sep 21, 7:45 AM CDT
- Flood stage
- 20.00 ft
- Record crest
- 28.50 ft1989
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 26.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 22.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 20.00 ft |
| Action | 18.00 ft |
- 28.50 ftMajor out of bank flow is expected near the river. The road will be impassable due to high water.
- 26.00 ftMajor out of bank flow is expected near the river. The water will be well over the road to the left of the bridge.
- 22.00 ftModerate out of bank flow is expected near the river. The water will overflow the road to the left of the bridge.
- 20.00 ftMinor out of bank flow is expected near the river.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 7% |
| 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
19 crests on NOAA’s list since 1913.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | January 1, 1989 | 28.50 ft |
| 2 | January 1, 1957 | 28.20 ft |
| 3 | January 1, 1913 | 28.00 ft |
| 4 | May 5, 2024 | 27.38 ft |
| 5 | March 30, 2007 | 26.53 ft |
| 6 | June 17, 2007 | 25.48 ft |
| 7 | October 31, 1974 | 24.62 ft |
| 8 | June 16, 1964 | 24.30 ft |
| 9 | May 31, 2024 | 23.90 ft |
| 10 | May 10, 1968 | 23.02 ft |
| 11 | December 20, 1991 | 22.58 ft |
| 12 | June 16, 1981 | 22.02 ft |
| 13 | May 17, 1989 | 21.92 ft |
| 14 | July 8, 1968 | 21.16 ft |
| 15 | May 14, 1965 | 20.75 ft |
| 16 | September 8, 2010 | 20.52 ft |
| 17 | October 22, 2009 | 20.37 ft |
| 18 | November 17, 2004 | 20.28 ft |
| 19 | December 20, 1997 | 19.53 ft |
Most recent crests
- May 31, 2024: 23.90 ft
- May 5, 2024: 27.38 ft
- September 8, 2010: 20.52 ft
- October 22, 2009: 20.37 ft
- June 17, 2007: 25.48 ft
- March 30, 2007: 26.53 ft
- November 17, 2004: 20.28 ft
- December 20, 1997: 19.53 ft
- December 20, 1991: 22.58 ft
- May 17, 1989: 21.92 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.