Rivers in Texas
Sandy Creek near Cordele
Below flood stage
4.58ftStage
Observed Sun, Sep 20, 11:15 AM CDT
- Flood stage
- 18.00 ft
- Record crest
- 32.72 ft1998
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 21.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 19.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 18.00 ft |
| Action | 13.00 ft |
- 27.00 ftDisastrous flooding is occurring. Roads and bridges in the floodplain are unpassable, and livestock well into the floodplain are threatened.
- 23.00 ftMajor flooding is occurring with the creek over one third of a mile wide at FM 710 near the gage. Roads and bridges are completely inundated and dangerous to auto traffic. Livestock are threatened well into the floodplain.
- 21.00 ftMajor lowland flooding begins with widespread inundation of the floodplain. The creek is one third of a mile wide at FM 710 in the vicinity of the gage. Primary roads and bridges are inundated and dangerous to motorists. Livestock are isolated and potentially drowned. Equipment in the floodplain are likely destroyed.
- 19.00 ftModerate lowland flooding begins. Several roads and bridges in the floodplain are flooded and livestock in the floodplain are threatened.
- 18.00 ftMinor lowland flooding begins with the creek close to 200 yards wide at FM 710 in the vicinity of the gage. Secondary roads are cut off and bridges near the creek flood. Livestock are cut off and potentially drowned.
- 15.00 ftLivestock and equipment near the creek are threatened.
- 13.00 ftAt levels above 13.0 feet, flows exceed the lowest areas along the creek.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 16% |
| Moderate flooding | 11% |
| Major flooding | 6% |
The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued August 28, 2026.
Crest history
38 crests on NOAA’s list since 1978.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | October 19, 1998 | 32.72 ft |
| 2 | October 19, 1994 | 28.45 ft |
| 3 | August 30, 2017 | 25.84 ft |
| 4 | November 24, 2004 | 25.73 ft |
| 5 | June 19, 2015 | 24.61 ft |
| 6 | September 14, 1978 | 23.03 ft |
| 7 | September 1, 2001 | 20.84 ft |
| 8 | February 12, 1992 | 20.73 ft |
| 9 | November 13, 1985 | 20.46 ft |
| 10 | June 13, 1981 | 20.26 ft |
| 11 | April 20, 2016 | 20.25 ft |
| 12 | January 21, 1980 | 20.07 ft |
| 13 | October 14, 1997 | 20.03 ft |
| 14 | September 20, 1979 | 19.96 ft |
| 15 | November 5, 2002 | 19.96 ft |
| 16 | June 21, 1993 | 19.73 ft |
| 17 | March 18, 1997 | 19.64 ft |
| 18 | July 6, 2007 | 18.50 ft |
| 19 | July 11, 2021 | 18.42 ft |
| 20 | April 19, 2015 | 18.28 ft |
| 21 | June 26, 2004 | 18.06 ft |
| 22 | June 14, 1987 | 17.78 ft |
| 23 | May 28, 2014 | 17.78 ft |
| 24 | November 2, 1981 | 17.40 ft |
| 25 | January 17, 2010 | 16.86 ft |
Most recent crests
- July 11, 2021: 18.42 ft
- December 9, 2018: 16.70 ft
- August 30, 2017: 25.84 ft
- April 20, 2016: 20.25 ft
- June 19, 2015: 24.61 ft
- April 19, 2015: 18.28 ft
- May 28, 2014: 17.78 ft
- October 1, 2012: 13.09 ft
- February 19, 2012: 14.17 ft
- January 17, 2010: 16.86 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.