Clear Fk Brazos River at Nugent water level

Name: Clear Fk Brazos River at Nugent water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Clear Fk Brazos River, Texas, United States

Directions

Very high for mid-October

Water level

2.35ft Down 0.41 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 04:45 PM CDT (15 min ago)

Flow: 70.0 cfs

History

7 days 30 days 1 year Years compared

20252026

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

What this means

The Clear Fk Brazos River at Nugent is well above normal at 2.35 ft.

The median for mid-October is 1.64 ft, based on 28 years of readings, so the river stage is 0.72 ft above typical. It is 15.65 ft below the flood stage of 18.00 ft. On the same day last year the reading was 1.56 ft, a difference of +0.79 ft.

It has dropped 0.41 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 1.30 ft and 3.77 ft.

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

Compared with 28 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date: 1.64 ft0.72 ft above the median for this date
Normal for this date: 1.53 ft – 2.14 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (28 years of records)
Same day last year: 1.56 ft+0.79 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days: 1.30 ft – 3.77 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months: 1.30 ft – 3.66 ft
Highest on record: 30.00 ftJanuary 1, 1876

Flood levels and safety

Most flood deaths in the US happen in vehicles. Six inches of fast water can knock an adult off their feet, and a foot or two can float a car. If a road is covered, turn around.

Readings can change quickly after heavy rain upstream, so check again before heading near the water.

What happens at each level

27.00 ft: Major flooding will occur. Houses along the banks of the river in Nugent will be flooded. Water will begin to flow over the bridge and roads and low water crossings will be flooded and impassible.
22.00 ft: Moderate flooding will occur. A few houses on the banks of the river will be flooded in Nugent. Secondary roads and low water crossings will be flooded.
18.00 ft: Minor flooding will occur. Water will begin to threaten a few houses on the banks of the river in Nugent.
14.00 ft: Minor overbank flooding will occur in Nugent.
2.35 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: < 5 %.

Rank	Level	Date
1	30.00 ft	January 1, 1876
2	27.05 ft	September 8, 1932
3	24.50 ft	May 1, 1923
4	24.17 ft	May 26, 1957
5	24.00 ft	January 1, 1900
6	23.10 ft	September 28, 1936
7	22.43 ft	June 2, 1935
8	21.35 ft	May 22, 1938
9	21.10 ft	May 12, 1957
10	20.28 ft	May 3, 1990

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

19 Mon 77° 48° – Wind 11 mph

20 Tue 80° 55° – Wind 10 mph

21 Wed 81° 58° – Wind 9 mph

22 Thu 82° 64° – Wind 11 mph

23 Fri 81° 64° – Wind 16 mph

24 Sat 76° 63° – Wind 18 mph

25 Sun 72° 66° 0.00 in, 25% Wind 17 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:47 AM Sunset 07:01 PM Daylight 11 hr, 14 min Waxing gibbous 72%

Map

Other gauges on the Clear Fk Brazos River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Clear Fk Brazos River near RobyRiver gauge, Clear Fk Brazos River	3.96 ft	Very high	−0.27 ft	42 mi
Clear Fk Brazos River at FM 3116 near AnsonRiver gauge, Clear Fk Brazos River	6.63 ft	Very high	−0.61 ft	18 mi
Clear Fk Brazos River at Hwy 83 near HawleyRiver gauge, Clear Fk Brazos River	1.81 ft	Normal	−0.41 ft	11 mi
Clear Fk Brazos River at LuedersRiver gauge, Clear Fk Brazos River	5.82 ft	Normal	−0.66 ft	8 mi
Clear Fk Brazos River at Ft GriffinRiver gauge, Clear Fk Brazos River	8.72 ft	Very high	−0.16 ft	31 mi
Clear Fk Brazos River at EliasvilleRiver gauge, Clear Fk Brazos River	9.34 ft	Normal	−0.04 ft	56 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Elm Creek at AbileneRiver gauge, Elm Creek	0.1 cfs	Normal	±0	13 mi
Cedar Creek at IH 20, AbileneRiver gauge, Cedar Creek	2.87 ft	Very high	−0.03 ft	14 mi
Cat Claw Creek at AbileneRiver gauge, Cat Claw Creek	3.45 ft	Very high	+0.12 ft	16 mi
California Creek near StamfordRiver gauge, California Creek	7.16 ft	Very high	−0.25 ft	17 mi
Kirby Lake at AbileneLake, Kirby Lake	1,781.23 ft	Normal	−0.01 ft	21 mi
Elm Creek at FM 89 near Buffalo GapRiver gauge, Elm Creek	5.28 ft	Very high	+1.82 ft	30 mi
Deep Creek at MoranRiver gauge, Deep Creek	2.91 ft	Normal	±0	30 mi

Questions and answers

Is the Clear Fk Brazos River at Nugent higher than last year?

Yes, it is 0.79 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 1.56 ft.

What is flood stage for the Clear Fk Brazos River at Nugent?

The official flood stage is 18.00 ft. The level is currently 15.65 ft below it.

What is a normal level for the Clear Fk Brazos River at Nugent in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 1.64 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 1.53 ft and 2.14 ft, based on 28 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 Clear Fk Brazos River at Nugent today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 04:45 PM CDT, the water level was 2.35 ft. Down 0.41 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Clear Fk Brazos River at Nugent rising or falling?

Down 0.41 ft over the last 24 hours. Up 0.92 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Clear Fk Brazos River at Nugent normal?

Very high for mid-October. Compared with 28 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:08084000 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 32.69012, -99.66953 (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	2.35 ft	2026-10-20 21:45	Provisional
Flow	70.0 cfs	2026-10-20 21:45	Provisional

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