Rivers in Texas
North Sulphur River near Cooper
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 37.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 34.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 30.00 ft |
| Action | 28.00 ft |
- 37.00 ftMajor flooding will occur along the river. Agriculture and livestock near the river will be impacted.
- 34.00 ftModerate flooding will occur along the river. Agriculture and livestock near the river will be impacted.
- 30.00 ftMinor flooding will occur along the river. Agriculture and livestock near the river will be impacted.
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 September 16, 2026.
Crest history
35 crests on NOAA’s list since 1951.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | October 19, 1971 | 36.16 ft |
| 2 | May 13, 1982 | 34.76 ft |
| 3 | October 19, 2002 | 34.76 ft |
| 4 | March 19, 2008 | 34.75 ft |
| 5 | December 10, 1971 | 34.30 ft |
| 6 | June 4, 1989 | 34.06 ft |
| 7 | May 7, 1969 | 34.00 ft |
| 8 | November 27, 2015 | 33.75 ft |
| 9 | August 13, 2017 | 33.62 ft |
| 10 | January 30, 1969 | 33.05 ft |
| 11 | April 30, 2016 | 33.01 ft |
| 12 | February 8, 2023 | 32.97 ft |
| 13 | March 18, 2020 | 32.69 ft |
| 14 | October 29, 1991 | 32.50 ft |
| 15 | January 30, 2025 | 32.14 ft |
| 16 | February 9, 1965 | 32.00 ft |
| 17 | May 23, 1957 | 32.00 ft |
| 18 | May 31, 1967 | 32.00 ft |
| 19 | October 16, 1981 | 31.95 ft |
| 20 | March 1, 2018 | 31.56 ft |
| 21 | April 26, 1957 | 31.50 ft |
| 22 | May 3, 1979 | 31.40 ft |
| 23 | May 2, 1958 | 31.35 ft |
| 24 | May 13, 1957 | 31.30 ft |
| 25 | June 12, 1951 | 31.25 ft |
Most recent crests
- January 30, 2025: 32.14 ft
- February 8, 2023: 32.97 ft
- June 7, 2021: 30.61 ft
- March 18, 2020: 32.69 ft
- May 30, 2019: 30.70 ft
- September 23, 2018: 30.91 ft
- March 1, 2018: 31.56 ft
- August 13, 2017: 33.62 ft
- April 30, 2016: 33.01 ft
- November 28, 2015: 30.65 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
What this means
Forecasts by the Lower Mississippi River Forecast Center. Forecasts are issued routinely year-round. 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.