Is the Onion Creek flooding?

Texas · 4 gauges · Texas river levels

The Onion Creek is tracked by 4 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 Onion Creek is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 2 of 4 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 8 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 Onion Creek at US Hwy 183, Austin, TX. The highest level ever recorded there was 40.13 ft on 31 October 2013, carrying 135,000 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1869 (59 annual peaks). It is currently at 3.43 ft, 36.7 ft below that record.

Drains 321 sq mi · gauge elevation 443 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Onion Creek near Driftwood, TXNo flooding2.07 ft5.5 ft
Onion Creek at US Hwy 183, Austin, TXNo flooding3.43 ft17 ft
Onion Creek at Buda, TXNo current data
Onion Creek at Twin Creeks Rd near Manchaca, TXNo flood stage defined6.59 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.