Is the Pease River flooding?

Texas · 2 gauges · Texas river levels

The Pease 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 Pease River 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.

data refreshed 5 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 Pease River near Vernon, TX. The highest level ever recorded there was 20.15 ft on 21 October 1983, carrying 40,500 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1960 (64 annual peaks). It is currently at 3.22 ft, 16.9 ft below that record.

Drains 3,488 sq mi · gauge elevation 1,180 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

Gauge	Status	Stage	Flood stage	Updated
Pease River near Vernon, TX	No flooding	3.22 ft	15 ft	66 min ago
Pease River near Childress, TX	No current data	—	13 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.