Brazos River at Richmond, TX
Is Brazos River at Richmond, TX flooding right now?
No — Brazos River at Richmond, TX is at 19.22 ft, 25.8 ft below its 45 ft flood stage, as of 23 min ago.
Gauge height
19.22 ft
Streamflow
11,500 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 45 ft, with major flooding at 50 ft. The highest crest on record was 55.19 ft on Fri, Sep 1, 2017.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 20 ft | 0.8 ft below |
| Minor flood | 45 ft | 25.8 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 48 ft | 28.8 ft below |
| Major flood | 50 ft | 30.8 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 55.19 ft | 2017-09-01 |
| 54.74 ft | 2016-06-02 |
| 51.4 ft | 1940-11-28 |
| 50.3 ft | 1994-10-21 |
| 50.13 ft | 1957-05-05 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Dry Creek near Rosenberg, TX | 4.9 mi | Fort Bend County |
| Oyster Creek at FM 1464 near Sugar Land, TX | 5.1 mi | Fort Bend County |
| Brazos River near Sugar Land, TX | 5.5 mi | Fort Bend County |
| Big Creek near Needville, TX | 8.1 mi | Fort Bend County |
| Buffalo Bayou near Fulshear, TX | 9.7 mi | Fort Bend County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.