Hondo Creek at SH 173 near Hondo, TX
Is Hondo Creek at SH 173 near Hondo, TX flooding right now?
No — Hondo Creek at SH 173 near Hondo, TX is at 0.73 ft, 11.3 ft below its 12 ft flood stage, as of 43 min ago.
Gauge height
0.73 ft
Streamflow
0 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 12 ft, with major flooding at 14 ft. The highest crest on record was 21 ft on Mon, Sep 1, 1919.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 10 ft | 9.3 ft below |
| Minor flood | 12 ft | 11.3 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 12 ft | 11.3 ft below |
| Major flood | 14 ft | 13.3 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 21 ft | 1919-09-01 |
| 18.96 ft | 1997-06-22 |
| 18 ft | 1932-07-01 |
| 17.19 ft | 1987-05-29 |
| 16.4 ft | 1973-07-15 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Hondo Creek at King Waterhole near Hondo, TX | 2.3 mi | Medina County |
| Seco Creek at Rowe Rh near D'Hanis, TX | 10.3 mi | Medina County |
| Middle Verde Creek at SH 173 near Bandera, TX | 13.3 mi | Medina County |
| Medina River below Medina Lake near San Antonio, TX | 15.4 mi | Medina County |
| Hondo Creek near Tarpley, TX | 15.5 mi | Medina County |
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