Lavaca River at Hallettsville, TX
Is Lavaca River at Hallettsville, TX flooding right now?
Lavaca River at Hallettsville, TX measured 3.20 ft on 2026-11-11 20:15:00 UTC. That observation was 23.8 ft below its 27 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
3.20 ft
Streamflow
1 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 27 ft, with major flooding at 29 ft. The highest crest on record was 41.1 ft on Mon, Aug 31, 1981.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 20 ft | 16.8 ft below |
| Minor flood | 27 ft | 23.8 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 28 ft | 24.8 ft below |
| Major flood | 29 ft | 25.8 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 41.1 ft | 1981-08-31 |
| 40.6 ft | 1940-06-30 |
| 32.16 ft | 1982-05-13 |
| 30.55 ft | 1957-10-15 |
| 30.52 ft | 1973-06-13 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Navidad River near Hallettsville, TX | 8.1 mi | Lavaca County |
| Clarks Creek at US 77 near Sweet Home, TX | 12.2 mi | Lavaca County |
| W Sandy Creek at FM 2437 near Sheridan, TX | 16.3 mi | Lavaca County |
| Navidad River near Speaks, TX | 16.5 mi | Lavaca County |
| W Navidad River at I-10 near Schulenburg, TX | 17.0 mi | Fayette 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.