Palo Duro Creek near Spearman, TX
Is Palo Duro Creek near Spearman, TX flooding right now?
Palo Duro Creek near Spearman, TX measured 4.02 ft on 2026-09-22 20:30:00 UTC. That observation was 16.0 ft below its 20 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
4.02 ft
Streamflow
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Minor flooding here begins at 20 ft, with major flooding at 22 ft. The highest crest on record was 23.68 ft on Thu, Jun 4, 1936.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 9 ft | 5.0 ft below |
| Minor flood | 20 ft | 16.0 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 21 ft | 17.0 ft below |
| Major flood | 22 ft | 18.0 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 23.68 ft | 1936-06-04 |
| 22.55 ft | 1946-10-07 |
| 22.48 ft | 2010-06-13 |
| 21 ft | 1936-06-04 |
| 20.1 ft | 2004-06-19 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Coldwater Creek near Guymon, OK | 25.9 mi | Texas County |
| Palo Duro Creek at Range, OK | 26.7 mi | Texas County |
| Beaver River near Guymon, OK | 37.3 mi | Texas County |
| Big Blue Creek near Fritch, TX | 38.7 mi | Moore County |
| Beaver River near Goodwell, OK | 39.3 mi | Texas 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.