Sister Grove Creek near Blue Ridge water level

Name: Sister Grove Creek near Blue Ridge water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Sister Grove Creek, Texas, United States

Directions

Normal for mid-October

Water level

11.79ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 12:00 PM CDT (51 min ago)

Flow: 4.6 cfs

History

7 days 30 days 1 year Years compared

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

What this means

Sister Grove Creek near Blue Ridge is at 11.79 ft, in the normal range for mid-October.

That puts it 0.13 ft above the median of 11.66 ft for mid-October, based on 39 years of readings. It is 12.21 ft below the flood stage of 24.00 ft. A year ago it stood at 11.32 ft (+0.47 ft).

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 11.34 ft and 12.32 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.

Compared with 39 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date: 11.66 ft0.13 ft above the median for this date
Normal for this date: 9.59 ft – 14.44 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (39 years of records)
Same day last year: 11.32 ft+0.47 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days: 11.34 ft – 12.32 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months: 11.06 ft – 20.71 ft
Highest on record: 32.50 ftMay 13, 1982

Floating and fishing near Sister Grove Creek near Blue Ridge

Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.

Flood stage here is 24.00 ft, 12.21 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

What happens at each level

31.00 ft: Major out of bank flooding is expected. Farm and ranch land near the creek will be underwater. Rural roads near the creek will be flooded.
27.00 ft: Moderate out of banks flooding can be expected. Farm and ranch interests near the creek will be moderately flooded.
24.00 ft: Minor out of bank flooding along the creek is expected. Rural roads, along with farm and ranch land near the creek, will begin to flood.
11.79 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: 24 %.

Rank	Level	Date
1	32.50 ft	May 13, 1982
2	28.54 ft	May 10, 2015
3	28.00 ft	October 1, 1974
4	27.84 ft	November 27, 2015
5	27.81 ft	June 6, 2024
6	27.64 ft	May 25, 1995
7	27.61 ft	March 19, 2008
8	27.24 ft	March 28, 1989
9	27.22 ft	December 28, 2015
10	27.18 ft	March 18, 2020

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:35 AM Sunset 06:48 PM Daylight 11 hr, 13 min Waxing gibbous 70%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Indian Creek at SH 78 near FarmersvilleRiver gauge, Indian Creek	7.38 ft	Normal	±0	8 mi
E Fk Trinity River near McKinneyRiver gauge, E Fk Trinity River	2.23 ft	Very low	−0.01 ft	9 mi
Wilson Creek Dws of Hwy 75 at McKinneyRiver gauge, Wilson Creek Dws of Hwy 75	2.37 ft	Low	+0.01 ft	12 mi
Lavon Lake near LavonLake, Lavon Lake	487.74 ft	Normal	−0.02 ft	18 mi
Muddy Creek at Creek Crossing Ln near SachseRiver gauge, Muddy Creek	10.34 ft	Normal	±0	22 mi
Little Elm Creek near AubreyRiver gauge, Little Elm Creek	2.74 ft	Low	±0	24 mi
Doe Br at US Hwy 380 near ProsperRiver gauge, Doe Br	525.76 ft	Normal	−0.01 ft	24 mi
Rowlett Creek near SachseRiver gauge, Rowlett Creek	4.33 ft	Very low	+0.01 ft	24 mi

Questions and answers

How does Sister Grove Creek near Blue Ridge compare with last year?

It is 0.47 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 11.32 ft.

What is flood stage for Sister Grove Creek near Blue Ridge?

The official flood stage is 24.00 ft. The level is currently 12.21 ft below it.

What is a normal level for Sister Grove Creek near Blue Ridge in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 11.66 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 9.59 ft and 14.44 ft, based on 39 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 Sister Grove Creek near Blue Ridge today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 12:00 PM CDT, the water level was 11.79 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Sister Grove Creek near Blue Ridge rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours. Up 0.29 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Sister Grove Creek near Blue Ridge normal?

Normal for mid-October. Compared with 39 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:08059400 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 33.29456, -96.48304 (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	11.79 ft	2026-10-20 17:00	Provisional
Flow	4.6 cfs	2026-10-20 17:00	Provisional

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