Is the Palo Duro Creek flooding?
The Palo Duro 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 Palo Duro Creek is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 1 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 Palo Duro Creek near Spearman, TX. The highest level ever recorded there was 25.28 ft on 13 June 2010, carrying 17,600 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1936 (62 annual peaks). It is currently at 4.01 ft, 21.3 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palo Duro Creek near Spearman, TX | No flooding | 4.01 ft | 20 ft | |
| Palo Duro Creek at Westline Rd near Umbarger, TX | No flood stage defined | 2.33 ft | — |