Is the South Sulphur River flooding?
The South Sulphur River 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 South Sulphur River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 1 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.
River facts
The longest-running gauge on this river is S Sulphur River near Cooper, TX. The highest level ever recorded there was 27.21 ft on 13 May 1982, carrying 47,200 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1943 (83 annual peaks). It is currently at 1.52 ft, 25.7 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S Sulphur River near Cooper, TX | No flooding | 1.52 ft | 16 ft | |
| S Sulphur River at Commerce, TX | No current data | — | — | — |
| S Sulphur River at SH 11 near Commerce, TX | No current data | — | — | — |