Lake Fork Creek near Quitman, TX
Is Lake Fork Creek near Quitman, TX flooding right now?
Lake Fork Creek near Quitman, TX measured 4.24 ft on 2026-09-22 22:15:00 UTC. That observation was 11.8 ft below its 16 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
4.24 ft
Streamflow
69 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 16 ft, with major flooding at 20 ft. The highest crest on record was 29.85 ft on Fri, Mar 30, 1945.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 15.5 ft | 11.3 ft below |
| Minor flood | 16 ft | 11.8 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 18 ft | 13.8 ft below |
| Major flood | 20 ft | 15.8 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 29.85 ft | 1945-03-30 |
| 25.9 ft | 1943-06-07 |
| 25.9 ft | 1895-07-01 |
| 25.1 ft | 1971-12-10 |
| 24.38 ft | 1958-04-28 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Sabine River near Mineola, TX | 10.4 mi | Wood County |
| Sabine River at FM 17 near Golden, TX | 10.4 mi | Van Zandt County |
| Grand Saline Creek at FM 857 near Grand Saline, TX | 15.0 mi | Van Zandt County |
| Mill Creek at Creek 1903 near Fruitvale, TX | 20.3 mi | Van Zandt County |
| Sabine River near Hawkins, TX | 20.4 mi | Wood 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.