Jim Ned Creek at CR 140 near Coleman water level
River gauge, Jim Ned Creek, Texas, United States
Right now
Very high for late October
Water level
- Flow
- 0.0 cfs
History
20252026
What this means
Jim Ned Creek at CR 140 near Coleman is well above normal at 21.92 ft.
The median for late October is 6.59 ft, based on 9 years of readings, so the river stage is 15.33 ft above typical. On the same day last year the reading was 5.60 ft, a difference of +16.32 ft.
It has risen 13.41 ft over the past 24 hours. If the rise continues, low-lying paths and riverside parking can go under water. In the last month it has stayed between 5.72 ft and 21.93 ft.
That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest.
Compared with 9 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 6.59 ft15.33 ft above the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 5.26 ft – 13.56 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (9 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 5.60 ft+16.32 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 5.72 ft – 21.93 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 5.00 ft – 14.66 ft
About this gauge
- Location
- Coleman County
- Nearest town
- Coleman (15 km)
- Elevation above sea level
- 1,470 ft
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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.
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hords Creek near ColemanRiver gauge, Hords Creek | 0.0 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 9 mi |
| Pecan Bayou near Cross CutRiver gauge, Pecan Bayou | 3.09 ft | Normal | −0.02 ft | 11 mi |
| Lake Brownwood near BrownwoodLake, Lake Brownwood | 1,422.77 ft | Normal | −0.01 ft | 16 mi |
| Hords Creek Lake near ValeraLake, Hords Creek Lake | 1,888.14 ft | Normal | −0.01 ft | 17 mi |
| Pecan Bayou at BrownwoodRiver gauge, Pecan Bayou | 5.11 ft | Below flood stage | −6.83 ft | 20 mi |
| Colorado River near StacyRiver gauge, Colorado River | 3.68 ft | Normal | −0.05 ft | 32 mi |
| O. H. Ivie Reservoir near VossReservoir, O. H. Ivie Reservoir | 227,800 acre‑ft | Normal | −100 acre‑ft | 35 mi |
| Copperas Creek at FM 2247 near ComancheRiver gauge, Copperas Creek | 2.30 ft | Normal | −0.01 ft | 39 mi |
Questions and answers
Is Jim Ned Creek at CR 140 near Coleman higher than last year?
Yes, it is 16.32 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 5.60 ft.
Where is the Jim Ned Creek at CR 140 near Coleman gauge?
The gauge is in Coleman County, Texas. It sits 1,470 ft above sea level.
What is a normal level for Jim Ned Creek at CR 140 near Coleman in late October?
The median for late October is 6.59 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 5.26 ft and 13.56 ft, based on 9 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 Jim Ned Creek at CR 140 near Coleman today?
On Oct 21, 2026, 07:30 AM CDT, the water level was 21.92 ft. Up 13.41 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Jim Ned Creek at CR 140 near Coleman rising or falling?
Up 13.41 ft over the last 24 hours. Up 13.51 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Jim Ned Creek at CR 140 near Coleman normal?
Very high for late October. Compared with 9 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:08140860(Agency page)- Coordinates
31.87925, -99.27784(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 | 21.92 ft | 2026-10-21 12:30 | Provisional |
| Flow | 0.0 cfs | 2026-10-21 12:30 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Jim Ned Creek at CR 140 near Coleman (usgs:08140860). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/texas/jim-ned-creek-at-cr-140-near-coleman
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