Red River near De Kalb, TX

Bowie County, Texas · USGS gauge 07336820 · NWS DEKT2 · Red River flood status · Texas river levels

Is Red River near De Kalb, TX flooding right now?

Red River near De Kalb, TX measured 7.60 ft on 2026-09-22 20:00:00 UTC. That observation was 16.4 ft below its 24 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.

Gauge height
7.60 ft
as of 2 hours ago
Streamflow
2,150 cfs
data refreshed 1 min ago

Minor flooding here begins at 24 ft, with major flooding at 30 ft. The highest crest on record was 36 ft on Tue, Feb 15, 1938.

Flood forecast

NWS forecast, issued 8 hours ago. Forecasts are issued for select river points and update through the day.

Flood stages at this gauge

CategoryStageCurrent distance
Action23.5 ft15.9 ft below
Minor flood24 ft16.4 ft below
Moderate flood27 ft19.4 ft below
Major flood30 ft22.4 ft below

New to these numbers? What does flood stage mean? · How to read a river gauge · Why is the river rising?

Highest crests on record

StageDate
36 ft1938-02-15
35.5 ft1908-05-31
35 ft2015-06-02
34.42 ft1990-05-06
33.5 ft1945-03-29

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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.

Sources: USGS monitoring location · NWS gauge & forecast