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SwedenSweetwater Creek near Kelton water level
River gauge, Sweetwater Creek, Texas, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 0.3 cfs
History
20252026
What this means
Sweetwater Creek near Kelton is at 7.57 ft, in the normal range.
It is 10.43 ft below the flood stage of 18.00 ft. A year ago it stood at 7.60 ft (−0.03 ft).
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 7.35 ft and 7.59 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Same day last year
- 7.60 ft−0.03 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 7.35 ft – 7.59 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 6.52 ft – 11.16 ft
- Highest on record
- 20.00 ftMay 16, 1957
Floating and fishing near Sweetwater Creek near Kelton
Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.
Flood stage here is 18.00 ft, 10.43 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.
What happens at each level
- 20.00 ft
- Record flooding is occuring. Highway 592, south of bridge, flooded and impassable. Massive flooding of ranch and farm land occurs. Cattle and farm equipment losses are likely.
- 19.00 ft
- The south approach to bridge along highway 592 is flooded. The road that leads to Britt Ranch just downstream of gage site is flooded. Widespread flooding of ranch and farm land occurs. Cattle and farm equipment losses are possible.
- 18.00 ft
- Flood stage. The south approach to bridge along highway 592 begins to flood. The road that leads to Britt Ranch just downstream of gage site begins to flood. Widespread flooding of ranch and farm land occurs. Cattle and farm equipment losses are possible.
- 11.00 ft
- Water overflows both banks. Cattle in flood plain are threatened and should have easy access to higher ground.
- 7.57 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 | 20.00 ft | May 16, 1957 |
| 2 | 15.73 ft | May 20, 1977 |
| 3 | 14.95 ft | April 18, 1970 |
| 4 | 14.32 ft | October 9, 1968 |
| 5 | 14.15 ft | August 19, 1963 |
| 6 | 14.12 ft | November 3, 1974 |
| 7 | 12.26 ft | May 25, 2010 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on Sweetwater Creek
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sweetwater Creek near SweetwaterRiver gauge, Sweetwater Creek | 1.5 cfs | Low | ±0 | 9 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N Fk Red River near ShamrockRiver gauge, N Fk Red River | 4.98 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 16 mi |
| Washita River near CheyenneRiver gauge, Washita River | 5.55 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 28 mi |
| North Fork Red River near SayreRiver gauge, North Fork Red River | 1.36 ft | No reference yet | −0.11 ft | 31 mi |
| Elm Fork of North Fork Red River near CarlRiver gauge, Elm Fork of North Fork Red River | 5.44 ft | No reference yet | −0.11 ft | 34 mi |
| Canadian River near CanadianRiver gauge, Canadian River | 1.10 ft | Low | ±0 | 35 mi |
| North Fork Red River near CarterRiver gauge, North Fork Red River | 5.49 ft | Below flood stage | −0.15 ft | 41 mi |
| Lelia Lake Creek below Bell Creek near HedleyRiver gauge, Lelia Lake Creek | 2.47 ft | Very low | ±0 | 49 mi |
Questions and answers
How does Sweetwater Creek near Kelton compare with last year?
It is 0.03 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 7.60 ft.
What is flood stage for Sweetwater Creek near Kelton?
The official flood stage is 18.00 ft. The level is currently 10.43 ft below it.
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 Sweetwater Creek near Kelton today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 04:45 PM CDT, the water level was 7.57 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Sweetwater Creek near Kelton rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Up 0.09 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Sweetwater Creek near Kelton normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Sweetwater Creek near Kelton?
The highest level on record is 20.00 ft on May 16, 1957.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:07301410(Agency page)- Coordinates
35.47310, -100.12095(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 | 7.57 ft | 2026-10-20 21:45 | Provisional |
| Flow | 0.3 cfs | 2026-10-20 21:45 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Sweetwater Creek near Kelton (usgs:07301410). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/texas/sweetwater-creek-near-kelton
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