Is the Onion Creek flooding?
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.
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.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onion Creek near Driftwood, TX | No flooding | 2.07 ft | 5.5 ft | |
| Onion Creek at US Hwy 183, Austin, TX | No flooding | 3.43 ft | 17 ft | |
| Onion Creek at Buda, TX | No current data | — | — | — |
| Onion Creek at Twin Creeks Rd near Manchaca, TX | No flood stage defined | 6.59 ft | — |