Rivers in Texas
South Concho River at Christoval
Below flood stage
1.88ftStage
Observed Tue, Sep 22, 11:35 AM CDT
- Flood stage
- 10.00 ft
- Record crest
- 23.00 ft1906
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 16.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 12.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 10.00 ft |
| Action | 9.00 ft |
- 20.00 ftSevere flooding will occur in Christoval. Many roads will be flooded and impassible. Numerous structures will be flooded.
- 16.00 ftMajor flooding will occur in Christoval. Several structures will be flooded. Roads and low water crossings will be impassible.
- 12.00 ftModerate flooding will occur. Most of the city recreation area will be under water and a few houses near the river will be flooded.
- 10.00 ftMinor flooding will occur. The city recreation area 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
23 crests on NOAA’s list since 1906.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | August 6, 1906 | 23.00 ft |
| 2 | July 23, 1938 | 21.95 ft |
| 3 | May 9, 1957 | 20.82 ft |
| 4 | September 17, 1936 | 20.50 ft |
| 5 | October 13, 1930 | 20.20 ft |
| 6 | April 26, 1957 | 16.30 ft |
| 7 | September 22, 1990 | 14.05 ft |
| 8 | October 18, 2018 | 13.91 ft |
| 9 | October 3, 1959 | 13.85 ft |
| 10 | October 9, 1961 | 12.48 ft |
| 11 | September 21, 2018 | 12.45 ft |
| 12 | May 30, 1971 | 11.51 ft |
| 13 | September 8, 1980 | 11.48 ft |
| 14 | July 3, 1932 | 11.18 ft |
| 15 | May 10, 1937 | 11.00 ft |
| 16 | October 13, 1973 | 10.86 ft |
| 17 | June 17, 1958 | 10.73 ft |
| 18 | August 28, 2001 | 10.54 ft |
| 19 | June 18, 1961 | 10.50 ft |
| 20 | September 24, 1964 | 10.20 ft |
| 21 | October 24, 1974 | 10.06 ft |
| 22 | September 26, 1946 | 10.02 ft |
| 23 | August 29, 1996 | 9.76 ft |
Most recent crests
- October 18, 2018: 13.91 ft
- September 21, 2018: 12.45 ft
- August 28, 2001: 10.54 ft
- August 29, 1996: 9.76 ft
- September 22, 1990: 14.05 ft
- September 8, 1980: 11.48 ft
- October 24, 1974: 10.06 ft
- October 13, 1973: 10.86 ft
- May 30, 1971: 11.51 ft
- September 24, 1964: 10.20 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
- Pecan Creek (Concho River Basin) at San Angelo
- Dove Creek (Concho River Basin) at Knickerbocker
- Spring Creek (Concho River Basin) at Tankersley
- West Central Texas Lakes at Twin Buttes Reservoir
- West Central Texas Lakes at Lake Nasworthy
- Concho River at San Angelo
- West Central Texas Lakes at O. C. Fisher Lake
- Middle Concho River at Tankersley
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.