Colorado River at Wharton, TX
Is Colorado River at Wharton, TX flooding right now?
Colorado River at Wharton, TX measured 10.59 ft on 2026-11-11 20:15:00 UTC. That observation was 28.4 ft below its 39 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
10.59 ft
Streamflow
1,710 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 39 ft, with major flooding at 43 ft. The highest crest on record was 50.47 ft on Thu, Aug 31, 2017.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 20 ft | 9.4 ft below |
| Minor flood | 39 ft | 28.4 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 41 ft | 30.4 ft below |
| Major flood | 43 ft | 32.4 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 50.47 ft | 2017-08-31 |
| 48.99 ft | 1940-07-03 |
| 48.72 ft | 1998-10-23 |
| 48.32 ft | 2004-11-26 |
| 48.3 ft | 2016-04-22 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| West Bernard Creek at US 59 near Hungerford, TX | 6.7 mi | Wharton County |
| San Bernard River near Boling, TX | 12.6 mi | Fort Bend County |
| Big Creek near Needville, TX | 21.3 mi | Fort Bend County |
| Caney Creek at SH 35 near Van Vleck, TX | 23.4 mi | Matagorda County |
| Colorado River near Bay City, TX | 23.8 mi | Matagorda 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.