Rivers in Texas
North Bosque River near Clifton
Below flood stage
1.45ftStage
Observed Tue, Sep 22, 3:00 AM CDT
- Flood stage
- 23.00 ft
- Record crest
- 38.30 ft1991
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 31.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 27.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 23.00 ft |
| Action | 22.00 ft |
- 34.00 ftMajor flooding is expected along the river. Water is several feet deep in the clifton american legion hall and the former clifton armory.
- 31.00 ftMajor flooding is expected. Water will be approaching the former clifton armory and the american legion hall near the river.
- 30.00 ftAt 30 feet, water approaches hwy 22 in meridian and hwy 1991 northeast of clifton.
- 27.00 ftModerate out of bank flooding is expected along the river. Water is several feet deep across riverside road in clifton.
- 23.00 ftMinor out of bank flow is expected along the river. Riverside road is closed in clifton.
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
26 crests on NOAA’s list since 1922.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | December 20, 1991 | 38.30 ft |
| 2 | May 5, 2024 | 35.89 ft |
| 3 | October 4, 1959 | 34.88 ft |
| 4 | April 26, 1990 | 34.40 ft |
| 5 | August 1, 1987 | 34.00 ft |
| 6 | October 28, 2023 | 33.02 ft |
| 7 | May 16, 1965 | 32.50 ft |
| 8 | June 27, 2007 | 32.14 ft |
| 9 | March 28, 1989 | 32.13 ft |
| 10 | May 9, 1922 | 32.00 ft |
| 11 | October 20, 1971 | 31.79 ft |
| 12 | April 30, 1977 | 31.31 ft |
| 13 | May 4, 1979 | 31.15 ft |
| 14 | May 4, 1974 | 31.15 ft |
| 15 | May 11, 1968 | 30.00 ft |
| 16 | May 29, 2015 | 28.90 ft |
| 17 | April 16, 1977 | 28.87 ft |
| 18 | June 28, 2007 | 28.79 ft |
| 19 | May 2, 1958 | 28.20 ft |
| 20 | October 16, 2018 | 28.01 ft |
| 21 | January 29, 2010 | 26.72 ft |
| 22 | October 26, 2023 | 26.30 ft |
| 23 | May 9, 2019 | 24.85 ft |
| 24 | October 15, 2018 | 24.67 ft |
| 25 | July 14, 2025 | 23.23 ft |
Most recent crests
- July 14, 2025: 23.23 ft
- May 5, 2024: 35.89 ft
- October 28, 2023: 33.02 ft
- October 26, 2023: 26.30 ft
- May 9, 2019: 24.85 ft
- October 16, 2018: 28.01 ft
- October 15, 2018: 24.67 ft
- April 18, 2016: 23.22 ft
- May 29, 2015: 28.90 ft
- January 29, 2010: 26.72 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.