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N Sulphur River near Cooper water level

River gauge, N Sulphur River, Texas, United States

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Very low for mid-October

Water level

0.43ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Flow
0.0 cfs
0 13 25 38 Highest onrecord 36.16 ft Minor floodstage 30.00 ft

History

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-051015ftJanMarMayJulSepNov2026-051015ftJanAprJulOct2026

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

The forecast expects the river to fall to 0.40 ft by Monday, October 19 at 07:00 AM. Issued Sunday, October 18 at 08:40 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

The N Sulphur River near Cooper is running far below normal at 0.43 ft.

That puts it 0.75 ft below the median of 1.18 ft for mid-October, based on 26 years of readings. It is 29.57 ft below the flood stage of 30.00 ft. A year ago it stood at 0.56 ft (−0.13 ft).

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 0.40 ft by Monday, October 19 at 07:00 AM. Without real rain upstream, that is unlikely to change quickly. In the last month it has stayed between 0.17 ft and 0.47 ft.

Compared with 26 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date
1.18 ft0.75 ft below the median for this date
Normal for this date
0.48 ft – 3.37 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (26 years of records)
Same day last year
0.56 ft−0.13 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days
0.17 ft – 0.47 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months
0.17 ft – 5.27 ft
Highest on record
36.16 ftOctober 19, 1971
Forecast peak
0.40 ftMonday, October 19 at 07:00 AM

Floating and fishing near N Sulphur River near Cooper

Low water exposes gravel bars that make good wading access, but some boat ramps may be left high and dry.

Flood stage here is 30.00 ft, 29.57 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

What happens at each level

37.00 ft
Major flooding will occur along the river. Agriculture and livestock near the river will be impacted.
34.00 ft
Moderate flooding will occur along the river. Agriculture and livestock near the river will be impacted.
30.00 ft
Minor flooding will occur along the river. Agriculture and livestock near the river will be impacted.
0.43 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 %.

RankLevelDate
136.16 ftOctober 19, 1971
234.76 ftMay 13, 1982
334.76 ftOctober 19, 2002
434.75 ftMarch 19, 2008
534.30 ftDecember 10, 1971
634.06 ftJune 4, 1989
734.00 ftMay 7, 1969
833.75 ftNovember 27, 2015
933.62 ftAugust 13, 2017
1033.05 ftJanuary 30, 1969

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:31 AM Sunset 06:45 PM Daylight 11 hr, 15 min First quarter 59%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
S Sulphur River near CooperRiver gauge, S Sulphur River 1.47 ft Normal −0.03 ft 8 mi
Jim L. Chapman Lake near CooperLake, Jim L. Chapman Lake 434.56 ft Low −0.04 ft 10 mi
Lake Crook near ParisLake, Lake Crook 474.48 ft Normal −0.01 ft 18 mi
Lake Sulphur Spgs near Sulphur SpringsLake, Lake Sulphur Spgs 457.34 ft Normal −0.01 ft 20 mi
S Sulphur River at SH 11 near CommerceRiver gauge, S Sulphur River 1.0 cfs Very low ±0 24 mi
Middle Sulphur River at CommerceRiver gauge, Middle Sulphur River 0.0 cfs Normal ±0 24 mi
Sulphur River near TalcoRiver gauge, Sulphur River 1.26 ft Very low ±0 27 mi
Bois D'Arc Lake near Honey GroveLake, Bois D'Arc Lake 531.28 ft Normal −0.01 ft 27 mi

Questions and answers

How does the N Sulphur River near Cooper compare with last year?

It is 0.13 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 0.56 ft.

What is flood stage for the N Sulphur River near Cooper?

The official flood stage is 30.00 ft. The level is currently 29.57 ft below it.

What is a normal level for the N Sulphur River near Cooper in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 1.18 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 0.48 ft and 3.37 ft, based on 26 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 N Sulphur River near Cooper today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 09:00 AM CDT, the water level was 0.43 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is N Sulphur River near Cooper rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours. Up 0.04 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of N Sulphur River near Cooper normal?

Very low for mid-October. Compared with 26 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:07343000 (Agency page)
Coordinates
33.47483, -95.58773 (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 0.43 ft 2026-10-19 14:00 Provisional
Flow 0.0 cfs 2026-10-19 14:00 Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: N Sulphur River near Cooper (usgs:07343000). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/texas/n-sulphur-river-near-cooper

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