Big Creek near Needville
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 16.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 19.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 21.0 ft; major flooding begins at 23.0 ft.
| Action stage | 16.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 19.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 21.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 23.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 24.4 ft on Nov 11, 1985 (historic crest)
- 24.2 ft on Oct 18, 1994 (historic crest)
- 23.8 ft on Jun 26, 1960 (historic crest)
- 23.1 ft on Aug 2, 1989 (historic crest)
Forecast office: NWS Dickinson · River Forecast Center: West Gulf River Forecast Center.
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