Is the Mountain Creek flooding?

Texas · 2 gauges · Texas river levels

The Mountain Creek 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 Mountain Creek is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 0 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.

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 Mountain Creek at Grand Prairie, TX. The highest level ever recorded there was 28.57 ft on 19 March 2006, carrying 8,960 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1961 (65 annual peaks). It is currently at 2.26 ft, 26.3 ft below that record.

Drains 298 sq mi · gauge elevation 401 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

Gauge	Status	Stage	Flood stage	Updated
Mountain Creek near Venus, TX	No flood stage defined	1.85 ft	—	23 min ago
Mountain Creek at Grand Prairie, TX	No flood stage defined	2.26 ft	—	68 min ago

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.