Rivers in Texas
North Bosque River at Valley Mills
Below flood stage
4.52ftStage
Observed Tue, Sep 22, 10:45 AM CDT
- Flood stage
- 36.00 ft
- Record crest
- 44.60 ft1991
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 44.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 39.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 36.00 ft |
| Action | 34.00 ft |
- 44.00 ftMajor flooding will occur along the river. The approach ramps to the bridge will be well underwater.
- 39.00 ftModerate out of bank flow is expected along the river. The approach ramps to the bridge will flood.
- 36.00 ftMinor out of bank flow is expected. Caution should be exercised because the right approach ramp to the bridge will begin to flood.
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
25 crests on NOAA’s list since 1908.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | December 21, 1991 | 44.60 ft |
| 2 | May 1, 1908 | 43.00 ft |
| 3 | May 5, 2024 | 41.81 ft |
| 4 | October 4, 1959 | 40.22 ft |
| 5 | March 16, 1998 | 39.40 ft |
| 6 | April 26, 1990 | 39.10 ft |
| 7 | June 27, 2007 | 38.83 ft |
| 8 | October 10, 1961 | 38.82 ft |
| 9 | June 16, 1981 | 38.26 ft |
| 10 | October 29, 2023 | 38.01 ft |
| 11 | September 1, 1936 | 38.00 ft |
| 12 | April 1, 1945 | 38.00 ft |
| 13 | May 16, 1965 | 38.00 ft |
| 14 | June 29, 2007 | 37.28 ft |
| 15 | September 5, 2007 | 37.25 ft |
| 16 | January 29, 2010 | 36.98 ft |
| 17 | May 1, 1977 | 36.88 ft |
| 18 | April 16, 1977 | 36.78 ft |
| 19 | October 20, 1971 | 36.67 ft |
| 20 | October 16, 2018 | 36.29 ft |
| 21 | April 18, 2016 | 36.05 ft |
| 22 | May 30, 2015 | 36.04 ft |
| 23 | February 21, 1997 | 35.64 ft |
| 24 | March 29, 1989 | 35.53 ft |
| 25 | May 4, 1979 | 35.48 ft |
Most recent crests
- May 5, 2024: 41.81 ft
- October 29, 2023: 38.01 ft
- October 16, 2018: 36.29 ft
- April 18, 2016: 36.05 ft
- May 30, 2015: 36.04 ft
- January 29, 2010: 36.98 ft
- September 5, 2007: 37.25 ft
- June 29, 2007: 37.28 ft
- June 27, 2007: 38.83 ft
- March 16, 1998: 39.40 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.