Is the Pecan Bayou flooding?

Texas · 3 gauges · Texas river levels

The Pecan Bayou is tracked by 3 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 Pecan Bayou is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 3 of 3 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 Pecan Bayou at Brownwood, TX. The highest level ever recorded there was 16.92 ft on 14 October 1930, carrying 31,600 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1918 (67 annual peaks). It is currently at 11.95 ft, 5.0 ft below that record.

Drains 1,660 sq mi · gauge elevation 1,314 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Pecan Bayou near Cross Cut, TXNo flooding2.11 ft33 ft
Pecan Bayou at Brownwood, TXNo flooding11.95 ft20 ft
Pecan Bayou near Mullin, TXNo flooding4.07 ft45 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.