Rivers in Texas
Walnut Creek near Mansfield
Below flood stage
6.70ftStage
Observed Sun, Sep 20, 8:00 PM CDT
- Flood stage
- 19.00 ft
- Record crest
- 33.78 ft1989
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 25.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 22.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 19.00 ft |
| Action | 16.00 ft |
- 25.00 ftMajor flooding will occur along the creek through Mansfield, downstream of Joe Pool Lake. At 25 feet, several houses near the creek begin to flood. Oliver Nature Park and Town Park are also flooded. Retta Road, North Street, Walnut Creek Road, and Magnolia Road are flooded with several feet of water.
- 22.00 ftModerate flooding will occur along the creek through Mansfield, downstream of Joe Pool Lake. At 22 feet, Retta Road, North Street, Walnut Creek Road, and Magnolia Road are all flooded.
- 19.00 ftMinor flooding will occur along the creek through Mansfield, downstream of Joe Pool Lake. By 19 feet, Retta Road is flooded.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 11% |
| Moderate flooding | 10% |
| Major flooding | 8% |
The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued August 28, 2026.
Crest history
34 crests on NOAA’s list since 1969.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 17, 1989 | 33.78 ft |
| 2 | September 8, 2010 | 31.45 ft |
| 3 | December 20, 1991 | 30.32 ft |
| 4 | May 3, 1979 | 29.70 ft |
| 5 | May 5, 2024 | 29.12 ft |
| 6 | May 7, 1969 | 29.05 ft |
| 7 | March 27, 1977 | 29.05 ft |
| 8 | June 4, 1973 | 28.60 ft |
| 9 | May 29, 2015 | 28.51 ft |
| 10 | April 26, 1990 | 27.37 ft |
| 11 | November 27, 2015 | 27.25 ft |
| 12 | June 26, 1993 | 25.71 ft |
| 13 | May 17, 2015 | 25.68 ft |
| 14 | June 4, 2022 | 25.43 ft |
| 15 | May 17, 2015 | 25.42 ft |
| 16 | October 31, 2015 | 24.82 ft |
| 17 | April 18, 2016 | 24.76 ft |
| 18 | March 20, 2006 | 24.65 ft |
| 19 | October 28, 2023 | 23.68 ft |
| 20 | May 24, 2015 | 23.66 ft |
| 21 | October 31, 2015 | 23.50 ft |
| 22 | September 13, 2009 | 23.29 ft |
| 23 | October 26, 2023 | 23.17 ft |
| 24 | October 28, 2023 | 22.72 ft |
| 25 | September 22, 2018 | 22.70 ft |
Most recent crests
- May 31, 2024: 20.53 ft
- May 5, 2024: 29.12 ft
- April 28, 2024: 19.21 ft
- April 28, 2024: 20.97 ft
- October 28, 2023: 23.68 ft
- October 28, 2023: 22.72 ft
- October 26, 2023: 19.03 ft
- October 26, 2023: 23.17 ft
- October 26, 2023: 19.70 ft
- August 22, 2022: 22.32 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.
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.