Colorado River at Winchell, TX
Gauge height
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Streamflow
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Minor flooding here begins at 26 ft, with major flooding at 34 ft. The highest crest on record was 62.2 ft on Sat, Sep 19, 1936.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 24 ft | — |
| Minor flood | 26 ft | — |
| Moderate flood | 30 ft | — |
| Major flood | 34 ft | — |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 62.2 ft | 1936-09-19 |
| 56.2 ft | 1906-08-08 |
| 51.8 ft | 1930-10-15 |
| 46.37 ft | 1955-05-19 |
| 46.1 ft | 1959-10-06 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Pecan Bayou at Brownwood, TX | 21.5 mi | Brown County |
| Colorado River near Stacy, TX | 24.3 mi | Coleman County |
| Brady Creek at Brady, TX | 24.9 mi | McCulloch County |
| Pecan Bayou near Mullin, TX | 25.0 mi | Mills County |
| Jim Ned Creek at CR 140 near Coleman, TX | 29.2 mi | Coleman County |
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