Tierra Blanca Creek above Buffalo Lake near Umbarger, TX
Is Tierra Blanca Creek above Buffalo Lake near Umbarger, TX flooding right now?
Tierra Blanca Creek above Buffalo Lake near Umbarger, TX measured 2.27 ft on 2026-11-11 15:45:00 UTC. That observation was 7.7 ft below its 10 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.27 ft
Streamflow
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Minor flooding here begins at 10 ft, with major flooding at 17 ft.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 9 ft | 6.7 ft below |
| Minor flood | 10 ft | 7.7 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 14.3 ft | 12.0 ft below |
| Major flood | 17 ft | 14.7 ft below |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Tierra Blanca Creek near FM 1259 at Hereford, TX | 12.4 mi | Deaf Smith County |
| Palo Duro Creek at Westline Rd near Umbarger, TX | 13.0 mi | Randall County |
| Pr Dog Twn Fork Red River near Wayside, TX | 43.2 mi | Armstrong County |
| Canadian River near Amarillo, TX | 46.1 mi | Potter County |
| Running Water Draw at Plainview, TX | 53.4 mi | Hale 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.