Deep Creek near Dunn water level
River gauge, Deep Creek, Texas, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 1.6 cfs
History
20252026
What this means
The gauge at Deep Creek near Dunn reads 2.93 ft, a normal level for mid-October.
The median for mid-October is 3.11 ft, based on 25 years of readings, so the river stage is 0.18 ft below typical. It is 11.07 ft below the flood stage of 14.00 ft. On the same day last year the reading was 2.00 ft, a difference of +0.93 ft.
The level is falling, down 0.28 ft over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 2.00 ft and 3.73 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Compared with 25 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 3.11 ft0.18 ft below the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 2.23 ft – 3.65 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (25 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 2.00 ft+0.93 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 2.00 ft – 3.73 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 2.00 ft – 3.78 ft
- Highest on record
- 31.28 ftAugust 14, 1972
What the stage means on the water
A normal level is usually prime time for floating and wade fishing, as long as the weather holds upstream.
The National Weather Service puts flood stage for this gauge at 14.00 ft, still 11.07 ft away.
What happens at each level
- 32.00 ft
- Major flooding of area farm and ranch land begins. County Road 1606 is innundated and becomes impassable.
- 28.00 ft
- The bridge on County Road 1606 innundates and is likely impassable.
- 26.00 ft
- County Road 1606 may begin to overflow. Major flooding of farm and ranch land begins. Cattle losses are possible.
- 20.00 ft
- Farm and ranch land flood. Damage to fences occurs. Equipment and cattle are threatened, and should be move to higher ground.
- 14.00 ft
- Low water channel banks overflow. No damage is expected.
- 2.93 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 | 31.28 ft | August 14, 1972 |
| 2 | 24.00 ft | June 19, 1939 |
| 3 | 20.20 ft | July 8, 2015 |
| 4 | 19.05 ft | July 6, 2021 |
| 5 | 17.74 ft | March 5, 2004 |
| 6 | 17.08 ft | May 2, 2022 |
| 7 | 17.02 ft | September 21, 2014 |
| 8 | 16.27 ft | June 1, 2021 |
| 9 | 14.89 ft | September 4, 2024 |
| 10 | 13.22 ft | June 17, 2015 |
Weather at the gauge
Rain in the last 3 days: 3.06 in. Rain that falls upstream can take hours or days to show up at a river gauge.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Other gauges on Deep Creek
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deep Creek at MoranRiver gauge, Deep Creek | 2.91 ft | Normal | ±0 | 101 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado River at Hwy 350 near IraRiver gauge, Colorado River | 3.97 ft | Normal | −3.45 ft | 9 mi |
| Colorado River at Colorado CityRiver gauge, Colorado River | 3.69 ft | High | +0.09 ft | 13 mi |
| Lake J. B. Thomas near VincentLake, Lake J. B. Thomas | 2,226.41 ft | Low | +0.11 ft | 13 mi |
| Lake Colorado City near Colorado CityLake, Lake Colorado City | 2,058.75 ft | Low | ±0 | 16 mi |
| Champion Creek Reservoir near Colorado CityReservoir, Champion Creek Reservoir | 2,063.87 ft | Low | ±0 | 20 mi |
| Colorado River near GailRiver gauge, Colorado River | 1.22 ft | Normal | −3.54 ft | 22 mi |
| Beals Creek near WestbrookRiver gauge, Beals Creek | 1.60 ft | Normal | −0.21 ft | 27 mi |
| Moss Creek Lake near CoahomaLake, Moss Creek Lake | 2,331.23 ft | Normal | −0.43 ft | 33 mi |
Questions and answers
Is Deep Creek near Dunn higher than last year?
Yes, it is 0.93 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 2.00 ft.
What is flood stage for Deep Creek near Dunn?
The official flood stage is 14.00 ft. The level is currently 11.07 ft below it.
What is a normal level for Deep Creek near Dunn in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 3.11 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 2.23 ft and 3.65 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 Deep Creek near Dunn today?
On Oct 18, 2026, 09:00 AM CDT, the water level was 2.93 ft. Down 0.28 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Deep Creek near Dunn rising or falling?
Down 0.28 ft over the last 24 hours. Up 0.93 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Deep Creek near Dunn normal?
Normal for mid-October. Compared with 25 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:08120500(Agency page)- Coordinates
32.57372, -100.90789(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 | 2.93 ft | 2026-10-18 14:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 1.6 cfs | 2026-10-18 14:00 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Deep Creek near Dunn (usgs:08120500). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/texas/deep-creek-near-dunn
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