Shoal Creek at W 12th St, Austin, TX
Is Shoal Creek at W 12th St, Austin, TX flooding right now?
Shoal Creek at W 12th St, Austin, TX measured 1.88 ft on 2026-11-11 19:15:00 UTC. That observation was 5.1 ft below its 7 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.88 ft
Streamflow
1 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 7 ft, with major flooding at 12 ft. The highest crest on record was 23.11 ft on Sun, May 24, 1981.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 5 ft | 3.1 ft below |
| Minor flood | 7 ft | 5.1 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 10 ft | 8.1 ft below |
| Major flood | 12 ft | 10.1 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 23.11 ft | 1981-05-24 |
| 20.76 ft | 2015-05-25 |
| 19.22 ft | 2001-11-15 |
| 18.14 ft | 1991-12-20 |
| 16.06 ft | 2015-10-30 |
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|---|---|---|
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| E Bouldin Creek at S 1st St, Austin, TX | 1.7 mi | Travis County |
| Blunn Creek near Little Stacy Pk, Austin, TX | 2.0 mi | Travis 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.