Colorado River above Silver, TX
Is Colorado River above Silver, TX flooding right now?
Colorado River above Silver, TX measured 1.26 ft on 2026-09-22 22:00:00 UTC. That observation was 13.7 ft below its 15 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.26 ft
Streamflow
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Minor flooding here begins at 15 ft, with major flooding at 21 ft. The highest crest on record was 22.98 ft on Tue, Sep 9, 1980.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 13 ft | 11.7 ft below |
| Minor flood | 15 ft | 13.7 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 18 ft | 16.7 ft below |
| Major flood | 21 ft | 19.7 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 22.98 ft | 1980-09-09 |
| 22.42 ft | 2000-03-24 |
| 21.96 ft | 1986-10-06 |
| 20.05 ft | 1994-05-11 |
| 19.96 ft | 2012-09-29 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Beals Creek near Westbrook, TX | 17.8 mi | Mitchell County |
| Colorado River at Robert Lee, TX | 20.1 mi | Coke County |
| N Concho River at Sterling City, TX | 20.5 mi | Sterling County |
| N Concho River above Sterling City, TX | 22.8 mi | Sterling County |
| Colorado River at Colorado City, TX | 24.4 mi | Mitchell 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.