Rivers in Texas
North Concho River near Carlsbad
Below flood stage
1.99ftStage
Observed Tue, Sep 22, 2:50 PM CDT
- Flood stage
- 12.00 ft
- Record crest
- 29.10 ft1936
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 20.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 15.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 12.00 ft |
| Action | 10.00 ft |
- 20.00 ftMajor flooding will occur. The Carlsbad Loop will be flooded and impassible. A few structures along the river will begin to flood.
- 15.00 ftModerate flooding will occur in Carlsbad. The city park near the river will begin to flood.
- 12.00 ftMinor lowland flooding will occur to ranch land along the river. Secondary roads and low water crossings will be flooded.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 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
24 crests on NOAA’s list since 1936.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | September 26, 1936 | 29.10 ft |
| 2 | October 13, 1957 | 25.85 ft |
| 3 | September 20, 1974 | 22.00 ft |
| 4 | May 19, 2015 | 21.45 ft |
| 5 | September 18, 1974 | 20.82 ft |
| 6 | August 27, 1986 | 19.44 ft |
| 7 | March 24, 2000 | 19.31 ft |
| 8 | October 6, 1986 | 18.48 ft |
| 9 | August 26, 1986 | 17.88 ft |
| 10 | August 17, 1980 | 17.68 ft |
| 11 | August 29, 1996 | 16.91 ft |
| 12 | October 24, 2000 | 16.60 ft |
| 13 | May 20, 1961 | 16.54 ft |
| 14 | October 23, 2015 | 16.41 ft |
| 15 | September 10, 1980 | 15.81 ft |
| 16 | August 15, 2005 | 15.41 ft |
| 17 | April 28, 1957 | 14.75 ft |
| 18 | June 4, 1959 | 14.62 ft |
| 19 | August 3, 1978 | 13.80 ft |
| 20 | October 4, 1959 | 13.77 ft |
| 21 | September 18, 1988 | 12.68 ft |
| 22 | April 30, 1966 | 12.62 ft |
| 23 | July 4, 2025 | 12.41 ft |
| 24 | September 21, 1972 | 11.06 ft |
Most recent crests
- July 4, 2025: 12.41 ft
- October 23, 2015: 16.41 ft
- May 19, 2015: 21.45 ft
- August 15, 2005: 15.41 ft
- October 24, 2000: 16.60 ft
- March 24, 2000: 19.31 ft
- August 29, 1996: 16.91 ft
- September 18, 1988: 12.68 ft
- October 6, 1986: 18.48 ft
- August 27, 1986: 19.44 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
- UpstreamNorth Concho River at Sterling City
- West Central Texas Lakes at O. C. Fisher Lake
- Middle Concho River at Tankersley
- West Central Texas Lakes at Twin Buttes Reservoir
- Concho River at San Angelo
- West Central Texas Lakes at Lake Nasworthy
- Spring Creek (Concho River Basin) at Tankersley
- West Central Texas Lakes at E. V. Spence Reservoir
- Dove Creek (Concho River Basin) at Knickerbocker
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.