Cat Claw Creek at Abilene water level
River gauge, Cat Claw Creek, Texas, United States
Right now
Very high for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 0.0 cfs
History
20252026
What this means
Cat Claw Creek at Abilene is well above normal at 3.67 ft.
The median for mid-October is 0.61 ft, based on 25 years of readings, so the river stage is 3.06 ft above typical. On the same day last year the reading was 3.78 ft, a difference of −0.11 ft.
It has dropped 0.26 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 2.83 ft and 5.08 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
- 0.61 ft3.06 ft above the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- −0.63 ft – 3.13 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (25 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 3.78 ft−0.11 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 2.83 ft – 5.08 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 2.83 ft – 6.30 ft
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
Rain in the last 3 days: 0.65 in. Rain that falls upstream can take hours or days to show up at a river gauge.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Creek at IH 20, AbileneRiver gauge, Cedar Creek | 2.96 ft | Very high | −0.14 ft | 2.2 mi |
| Elm Creek at AbileneRiver gauge, Elm Creek | 0.6 cfs | Normal | −7.1 cfs | 2.3 mi |
| Kirby Lake at AbileneLake, Kirby Lake | 1,781.26 ft | Normal | −0.01 ft | 6 mi |
| Clear Fk Brazos River at Hwy 83 near HawleyRiver gauge, Clear Fk Brazos River | 4.74 ft | High | ±0 | 9 mi |
| Elm Creek at FM 89 near Buffalo GapRiver gauge, Elm Creek | 3.46 ft | Normal | −1.81 ft | 15 mi |
| Clear Fk Brazos River at NugentRiver gauge, Clear Fk Brazos River | 3.69 ft | Very high | +0.66 ft | 16 mi |
| Clear Fk Brazos River at FM 3116 near AnsonRiver gauge, Clear Fk Brazos River | 9.11 ft | Very high | −1.92 ft | 18 mi |
| Lake Abilene near Buffalo GapLake, Lake Abilene | 1,991.07 ft | Low | −0.04 ft | 19 mi |
Questions and answers
Is Cat Claw Creek at Abilene higher than last year?
No, it is 0.11 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 3.78 ft.
What is a normal level for Cat Claw Creek at Abilene in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 0.61 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between −0.63 ft and 3.13 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 Cat Claw Creek at Abilene today?
On Oct 18, 2026, 01:30 PM CDT, the water level was 3.67 ft. Down 0.26 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Cat Claw Creek at Abilene rising or falling?
Down 0.26 ft over the last 24 hours. Up 0.84 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Cat Claw Creek at 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:08083420(Agency page)- Coordinates
32.47540, -99.74926(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 | 3.67 ft | 2026-10-18 18:30 | Provisional |
| Flow | 0.0 cfs | 2026-10-18 18:30 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Cat Claw Creek at Abilene (usgs:08083420). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/texas/cat-claw-creek-at-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