Pease River near Vernon water level

Name: Pease River near Vernon water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Pease River, Texas, United States

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High for mid-October

Water level

6.55ft Down 2.08 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 18, 2026, 10:00 AM CDT (53 min ago)

Flow: 384 cfs

History

7 days 30 days 1 year Years compared

20252026

Water level Normal range (10–90 %) Minor flood stage

What this means

The Pease River near Vernon is above normal at 6.55 ft.

That puts it 1.06 ft above the median of 5.49 ft for mid-October, based on 30 years of readings. It is 8.45 ft below the flood stage of 15.00 ft. A year ago it stood at 4.13 ft (+2.42 ft).

It has dropped 2.08 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 3.21 ft and 15.07 ft.

That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest.

Compared with 30 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date: 5.49 ft1.06 ft above the median for this date
Normal for this date: 4.34 ft – 7.55 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (30 years of records)
Same day last year: 4.13 ft+2.42 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days: 3.21 ft – 15.07 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months: 3.21 ft – 14.29 ft
Highest on record: 20.15 ftOctober 21, 1983

Floating and fishing near Pease River near Vernon

Experienced paddlers may enjoy higher water, but many outfitters stop rentals once a river runs this high.

Flood stage here is 15.00 ft, 8.45 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

What happens at each level

23.00 ft: Agricultural fields... ranch lands... and rural roads along the Pease River in northern Wilbarger County are flooded by valley-wide overflows... at depths up to about 8 feet. Homes and businesses in the northern sections of Vernon may experience flood depths of 4 to 6 feet... accompanied by very dangerous currents.
22.00 ft: Agricultural fields... ranch lands... and rural roads along the Pease River in northern Wilbarger County are flooded by valley-wide overflows... at depths up to about 7 feet. Homes and businesses in the northern sections of Vernon may experience flood depths of 3 to 5 feet... accompanied by dangerous currents.
21.00 ft: Agricultural fields... ranch lands... and rural roads along the Pease River in northern Wilbarger County are flooded by valley-wide overflows... at depths up to about 6 feet. Homes and businesses in the northern sections of Vernon may experience flood depths of 2 to 4 feet... accompanied by dangerous currents.
20.00 ft: Agricultural fields... ranch lands... and rural roads along the Pease River in northern Wilbarger County are flooded by valley-wide overflows... at depths up to about 5 feet... with dangerous currents. Homes and businesses in the northern sections of Vernon may be flooded or surrounded by water. Residential and commercial buildings north of U.S. Highway 287 may be affected.
19.00 ft: Agricultural fields... ranch lands... and rural roads along the Pease River in Wilbarger County are flooded by overflow depths up to about 4 feet... with dangerous currents. Homes and businesses in northern sections of Vernon may see brief... shallow flooding.
18.00 ft: Overflow depths up to about 3 feet affects agricultural lands and low-lying roads along the Pease River in northern Wilbarger County. Low-lying areas may see fast currents. The northern sections of Vernon may see brief... shallow flooding in streets.
17.00 ft: Overflow depths up to about 2 feet affects agricultural lands and low-lying roads along the Pease River in northern Wilbarger County.
16.00 ft: Shallow flooding affects agricultural lands and low-lying roads along the Pease River in northern Wilbarger County.
15.00 ft: Brief... shallow flooding affects agricultural lands and low-lying roads along the Pease River in north Wilbarger County.
14.00 ft: Near bankfull conditions extend along the Pease River in northern Wilbarger County.
6.55 ft: Right now

Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.

Highest crests on record

Chance of at least minor flooding in October to December: 18 %.

Rank	Level	Date
1	20.15 ft	October 21, 1983
2	19.23 ft	August 2, 1995
3	19.10 ft	June 5, 1995
4	18.50 ft	September 19, 1965
5	18.39 ft	July 11, 1999
6	17.60 ft	October 18, 1965
7	17.37 ft	July 25, 1975
8	17.30 ft	May 29, 1987
9	17.04 ft	September 23, 1997
10	17.00 ft	May 15, 1980

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:46 AM Sunset 07:01 PM Daylight 11 hr, 15 min First quarter 51%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Salt Fork Red River near ElmerRiver gauge, Salt Fork Red River	120 cfs	Normal	−231.0 cfs	21 mi
North Fork Red River near TiptonRiver gauge, North Fork Red River	2,490 cfs	Very high	−7,080.0 cfs	24 mi
Groesbeck Creek at SH 6 near QuanahRiver gauge, Groesbeck Creek	6.81 ft	Normal	−1.09 ft	27 mi
Beaver Creek near ElectraRiver gauge, Beaver Creek	11.86 ft	Below flood stage	−6.73 ft	31 mi
Lake Kemp near MabelleLake, Lake Kemp	1,138.45 ft	Normal	+0.49 ft	31 mi
Wichita River near MabelleRiver gauge, Wichita River	0.76 ft	Very low	−0.01 ft	31 mi
Wichita River near SeymourRiver gauge, Wichita River	15.86 ft	Very high	+0.60 ft	33 mi
Diversion Lake near DundeeLake, Diversion Lake	1,051.16 ft	Very high	−0.01 ft	34 mi

Questions and answers

How does the Pease River near Vernon compare with last year?

It is 2.42 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 4.13 ft.

What is flood stage for the Pease River near Vernon?

The official flood stage is 15.00 ft. The level is currently 8.45 ft below it.

What is a normal level for the Pease River near Vernon in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 5.49 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 4.34 ft and 7.55 ft, based on 30 years of records.

Is gage height the same as water depth?

No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.

What is the water level of Pease River near Vernon today?

On Oct 18, 2026, 10:00 AM CDT, the water level was 6.55 ft. Down 2.08 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Pease River near Vernon rising or falling?

Down 2.08 ft over the last 24 hours. Up 3.33 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Pease River near Vernon normal?

High for mid-October. Compared with 30 years of daily readings for this time of year.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:07308200 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 34.17958, -99.32333 (WGS84)
Vertical datum: NAVD88
Update interval: every 15 minutes
Licence: Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision

Published series

Parameter	Last value	Time (UTC)	Quality
Water level	6.55 ft	2026-10-18 15:00	Provisional
Flow	384 cfs	2026-10-18 15:00	Provisional

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