Is the Lavaca River flooding?
The Lavaca River is tracked by 2 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 Lavaca River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 2 of 2 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 Lavaca River near Edna, TX. The highest level ever recorded there was 35.49 ft on 19 October 1994, carrying 150,000 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1936 (88 annual peaks). It is currently at 4.23 ft, 31.3 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lavaca River at Hallettsville, TX | No flooding | 2.98 ft | 27 ft | |
| Lavaca River near Edna, TX | No flooding | 4.23 ft | 21 ft |