Colorado River (TX) near Bay City
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 23.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 44.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 45.0 ft; major flooding begins at 46.0 ft.
| Action stage | 23.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 44.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 45.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 46.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 46.4 ft on Jun 26, 1960 (historic crest)
- 46.2 ft on Sep 2, 2017 (historic crest)
- 44.1 ft on Sep 15, 1961 (historic crest)
- 42.8 ft on Oct 17, 1957 (historic crest)
Forecast office: NWS Dickinson · River Forecast Center: West Gulf River Forecast Center.
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