Tres Palacios River near Midfield, TX
Is Tres Palacios River near Midfield, TX flooding right now?
Tres Palacios River near Midfield, TX measured 10.45 ft on 2026-11-11 20:30:00 UTC. That observation was 13.6 ft below its 24 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
10.45 ft
Streamflow
484 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 24 ft, with major flooding at 29 ft. The highest crest on record was 37 ft on Wed, Jun 1, 1960.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 15 ft | 4.6 ft below |
| Minor flood | 24 ft | 13.6 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 26 ft | 15.6 ft below |
| Major flood | 29 ft | 18.6 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 37 ft | 1960-06-01 |
| 35 ft | 1945-08-01 |
| 32.43 ft | 1983-10-17 |
| 31.8 ft | 2019-06-06 |
| 31.73 ft | 1979-09-20 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Juanita Creek at SH 71 near Midfield, TX | 3.9 mi | Matagorda County |
| Colorado River near Bay City, TX | 10.1 mi | Matagorda County |
| E Mustang Creek near Louise, TX | 17.8 mi | Wharton County |
| Caney Creek at SH 35 near Van Vleck, TX | 20.2 mi | Matagorda County |
| W Mustang Creek near Ganado, TX | 20.5 mi | Jackson 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.