Is the Bear Creek flooding?

Texas · 7 gauges · Texas river levels

The Bear Creek is tracked by 7 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 Bear Creek is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 1 of 7 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.

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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 Bear Creek below FM 1826 near Driftwood, TX. The highest level ever recorded there was 16.22 ft on 3 May 2019, carrying 14,500 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1939 (48 annual peaks). It is currently at 2.51 ft, 13.7 ft below that record.

Drains 12 sq mi · gauge elevation 860 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Bear Creek near Barker, TXNo flooding96.91 ft111 ft
Bear Creek at SH 183 near Euless, TXNo current data
Bear Creek at Shady Grove Rd, Grand Prairie, TXNo current data
Bear Creek near Brodie Lane near Manchaca, TXNo current data
Bear Creek below FM 1826 near Driftwood, TXNo flood stage defined2.51 ft
Bear Creek at Spillar Ranch Rd near Manchaca, TXNo flood stage defined0.22 ft
Bear Creek at FM 2722 near Sattler, TXNo flood stage defined1.58 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.