Colorado River at Colorado City, TX
Is Colorado River at Colorado City, TX flooding right now?
Colorado River at Colorado City, TX measured 2.48 ft on 2026-09-22 22:15:00 UTC. That observation was 12.5 ft below its 15 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.48 ft
Streamflow
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Minor flooding here begins at 15 ft, with major flooding at 26 ft. The highest crest on record was 35.9 ft on Tue, Jun 20, 1939.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 12 ft | 9.5 ft below |
| Minor flood | 15 ft | 12.5 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 20 ft | 17.5 ft below |
| Major flood | 26 ft | 23.5 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 35.9 ft | 1939-06-20 |
| 28.57 ft | 2000-03-24 |
| 27.81 ft | 1980-09-29 |
| 24.89 ft | 1972-08-14 |
| 22.37 ft | 1948-07-06 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado River near Cuthbert, TX | 7.2 mi | Mitchell County |
| Deep Creek near Dunn, TX | 12.6 mi | Scurry County |
| Colorado River at Hwy 350 near Ira, TX | 14.4 mi | Scurry County |
| Beals Creek near Westbrook, TX | 15.5 mi | Mitchell County |
| Colorado River above Silver, TX | 24.4 mi | Coke 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.