Onion Creek near Driftwood, TX
Is Onion Creek near Driftwood, TX flooding right now?
Onion Creek near Driftwood, TX measured 1.30 ft on 2026-11-11 20:45:00 UTC. That observation was 4.2 ft below its 5.5 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.30 ft
Streamflow
0 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 5.5 ft, with major flooding at 13 ft. The highest crest on record was 26.39 ft on Fri, Oct 30, 2015.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 5.5 ft | 4.2 ft below |
| Minor flood | 5.5 ft | 4.2 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 7 ft | 5.7 ft below |
| Major flood | 13 ft | 11.7 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 26.39 ft | 2015-10-30 |
| 26.3 ft | 2019-05-04 |
| 25.1 ft | 1998-10-17 |
| 21.56 ft | 2015-05-24 |
| 21.07 ft | 2013-10-31 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Blanco River at Halifax Rch near Kyle, TX | 6.3 mi | Hays County |
| Bear Creek below FM 1826 near Driftwood, TX | 6.4 mi | Hays County |
| Stoneledge Div of Little Bear Creek near Manchaca, TX | 6.8 mi | Hays County |
| Little Bear Creek at Stoneledge Quarry near Manchaca, TX | 6.9 mi | Hays County |
| Blanco River at Wimberley, TX | 7.8 mi | Hays 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.