Is the Elm Creek flooding?
The Elm Creek is tracked by 3 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 Elm Creek is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 1 of 3 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.
River facts
The longest-running gauge on this river is Elm Creek at Ballinger, TX. The highest level ever recorded there was 14.20 ft on 13 October 1957, carrying 50,000 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1933 (93 annual peaks). It is currently at 3.34 ft, 10.9 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elm Creek at Ballinger, TX | No flooding | 3.34 ft | 7 ft | |
| Elm Creek at FM 89 near Buffalo Gap, TX | No flood stage defined | 5.27 ft | — | |
| Elm Creek at Abilene, TX | No flood stage defined | 16.98 ft | — |