Sweetwater Creek near Kelton, TX
Is Sweetwater Creek near Kelton, TX flooding right now?
Sweetwater Creek near Kelton, TX measured 7.89 ft on 2026-11-11 15:45:00 UTC. That observation was 10.1 ft below its 18 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
7.89 ft
Streamflow
3 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 18 ft, with major flooding at 20 ft. The highest crest on record was 20 ft on Thu, May 16, 1957.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 11 ft | 3.1 ft below |
| Minor flood | 18 ft | 10.1 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 19 ft | 11.1 ft below |
| Major flood | 20 ft | 12.1 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 20 ft | 1957-05-16 |
| 15.73 ft | 1977-05-20 |
| 14.95 ft | 1970-04-18 |
| 14.32 ft | 1968-10-09 |
| 14.15 ft | 1963-08-19 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Sweetwater Creek near Sweetwater, OK | 9.2 mi | Beckham County |
| N Fork Red River near Shamrock, TX | 15.9 mi | Wheeler County |
| Washita River near Cheyenne, OK | 27.5 mi | Roger Mills County |
| North Fork Red River near Sayre, OK | 30.9 mi | Beckham County |
| Elm Fork of North Fork Red River near Carl, OK | 34.1 mi | Harmon 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.