Is the Barton Creek flooding?

Texas · 5 gauges · Texas river levels

The Barton Creek is tracked by 5 USGS streamgauges in Texas. This page compares each gauge’s live water level against its official National Weather Service flood stage, refreshed every 15 minutes, so you can tell whether the Barton Creek is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 2 of 5 gauges have both a usable water-level reading and a published minor flood stage. Gauges without a published flood stage show water level and flow only. For nearby rivers, see all Texas river levels.

data refreshed 7 min ago

Readings may be delayed; check each observation time below. This gauge summary does not rule out flooding on unmonitored stretches or nearby streets.

River facts

The longest-running gauge on this river is Barton Creek at Loop 360, Austin, TX. The highest level ever recorded there was 19.38 ft on 30 October 2015, carrying 20,100 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1929 (51 annual peaks). It is currently at 1.68 ft, 17.7 ft below that record.

Drains 116 sq mi · gauge elevation 511 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Barton Creek at SH 71 near Oak Hill, TXNo flooding1.93 ft12 ft
Barton Creek at Loop 360, Austin, TXNo flooding1.68 ft8 ft
Barton Creek near Camp Craft Rd near Austin, TXNo current data
Barton Creek at Lost Creek Blvd near Austin, TXNo flood stage defined1.42 ft
Barton Creek above Barton Springs at Austin, TXNo flood stage defined1.44 ft
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.