Is the Slaughter Creek flooding?

Texas · 2 gauges · Texas river levels

The Slaughter 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 Slaughter 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 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 Slaughter Creek at FM 1826 near Austin, TX. The highest level ever recorded there was 12.03 ft on 3 May 2019, carrying 5,770 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1978 (48 annual peaks). It is currently at 3.28 ft, 8.8 ft below that record.

Drains 8 sq mi · gauge elevation 876 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Slaughter Creek at FM 1826 near Austin, TXNo flooding3.28 ft8 ft
Slaughter Creek at FM 2304 near Austin, TXNo flood stage defined-0.20 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.