IsItFlooding

Is the Sandy Creek flooding?

Texas · 2 gauges · Texas river levels

The Sandy 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 Sandy 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.

data refreshed 4 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 Sandy Creek near Kingsland, TX. The highest level ever recorded there was 34.20 ft on 11 September 1952, carrying 163,000 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1952 (58 annual peaks). It is currently at 4.77 ft, 29.4 ft below that record.

Drains 346 sq mi · gauge elevation 861 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Sandy Creek near Kingsland, TXNo flooding4.77 ft12 ft
Sandy Creek near Ganado, TXNo current data—18 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.