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Cedar Creek at IH 20, Abilene water level

River gauge, Cedar Creek, Texas, United States

Directions

Very high for mid-October

Water level

2.92ft Down 0.06 ft over the last 24 hours

Flow
0.0 cfs
2.0 2.5 3.0

History

23ftOct 13Oct 14Oct 16Oct 17Oct 1923ftOct 13Oct 16Oct 19
234ftSep 20Sep 27Oct 4Oct 12Oct 19234ftSep 20Oct 4Oct 19
246ftOct 2025Jan 2026Apr 2026Jul 2026Oct 2026246ftOct 2025Apr 2026Oct 2026
246ftJanMarMayJulSepNov2026246ftJanAprJulOct2026

20252026

Water level Normal range (10–90 %)

What this means

High water at Cedar Creek at IH 20, Abilene: the latest reading is 2.92 ft, well above normal for mid-October.

The median for mid-October is 2.12 ft, based on 25 years of readings, so the river stage is 0.80 ft above typical. On the same day last year the reading was 2.21 ft, a difference of +0.71 ft.

It is still going down, by 0.06 ft over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 2.54 ft – 4.23 ft.

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

Compared with 25 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date
2.12 ft0.80 ft above the median for this date
Normal for this date
1.66 ft – 2.57 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (25 years of records)
Same day last year
2.21 ft+0.71 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days
2.54 ft – 4.23 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months
2.05 ft – 5.97 ft

Staying safe in high water

Flood stage is only the first threshold. Above it the National Weather Service sets moderate and major flood stages, and the forecast crest tells you which of those the river is expected to reach.

Upstream gauges on the same river usually show a rise first, which is a useful early warning.

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

19 Mon 76° 46° – Wind 12 mph
20 Tue 79° 55° – Wind 12 mph
21 Wed 81° 60° – Wind 10 mph
22 Thu 82° 64° – Wind 12 mph
23 Fri 82° 64° – Wind 17 mph
24 Sat 80° 62° – Wind 17 mph
25 Sun 76° 64° – Wind 13 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:46 AM Sunset 07:03 PM Daylight 11 hr, 16 min First quarter 60%

Map

Other gauges on Cedar Creek

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Cedar Creek at FM 3253 near CaddoRiver gauge, Cedar Creek 4.57 ft No reference yet −0.18 ft 66 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Elm Creek at AbileneRiver gauge, Elm Creek 0.1 cfs Normal −0.7 cfs 2.1 mi
Cat Claw Creek at AbileneRiver gauge, Cat Claw Creek 3.42 ft Very high −0.28 ft 2.2 mi
Kirby Lake at AbileneLake, Kirby Lake 1,781.23 ft Normal −0.02 ft 7 mi
Clear Fk Brazos River at Hwy 83 near HawleyRiver gauge, Clear Fk Brazos River 2.31 ft Normal −1.76 ft 10 mi
Clear Fk Brazos River at NugentRiver gauge, Clear Fk Brazos River 3.20 ft Very high −0.47 ft 14 mi
Elm Creek at FM 89 near Buffalo GapRiver gauge, Elm Creek 3.45 ft Normal ±0 16 mi
Clear Fk Brazos River at FM 3116 near AnsonRiver gauge, Clear Fk Brazos River 7.46 ft Very high −2.74 ft 19 mi
Lake Abilene near Buffalo GapLake, Lake Abilene 1,991.05 ft Low −0.05 ft 20 mi

Questions and answers

Is Cedar Creek at IH 20, Abilene higher than last year?

Yes, it is 0.71 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 2.21 ft.

What is a normal level for Cedar Creek at IH 20, Abilene in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 2.12 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 1.66 ft and 2.57 ft, based on 25 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 Cedar Creek at IH 20, Abilene today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 09:30 AM CDT, the water level was 2.92 ft. Down 0.06 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Cedar Creek at IH 20, Abilene rising or falling?

Down 0.06 ft over the last 24 hours. Up 0.38 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Cedar Creek at IH 20, Abilene normal?

Very high for mid-October. Compared with 25 years of daily readings for this time of year.

How often is this data updated?

The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
Operator
U.S. Geological Survey
Station code
usgs:08083480 (Agency page)
Coordinates
32.48661, -99.71456 (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

ParameterLast valueTime (UTC)Quality
Water level 2.92 ft 2026-10-19 14:30 Provisional
Flow 0.0 cfs 2026-10-19 14:30 Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Cedar Creek at IH 20, Abilene (usgs:08083480). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/texas/cedar-creek-at-ih-20-abilene

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Each reading is stored as published. We hold back values that jump faster than physically plausible and show the measurement time with every value.

Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer