Walnut Creek near Mansfield water level

Name: Walnut Creek near Mansfield water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Walnut Creek, Texas, United States

Directions

Normal for mid-October

Water level

6.72ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 19, 2026, 08:00 AM CDT (1 hour ago)

Flow: 0.6 cfs

History

7 days 30 days 1 year Years compared

20252026

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

What this means

Water levels are unremarkable at Walnut Creek near Mansfield, where the gauge shows 6.72 ft.

That puts it 0.33 ft above the median of 6.39 ft for mid-October, based on 38 years of readings. It is 12.28 ft below the flood stage of 19.00 ft. A year ago it stood at 6.00 ft (+0.72 ft).

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 6.53 ft – 9.93 ft.

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

Compared with 38 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date: 6.39 ft0.33 ft above the median for this date
Normal for this date: 4.99 ft – 7.12 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (38 years of records)
Same day last year: 6.00 ft+0.72 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days: 6.53 ft – 9.93 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months: 5.64 ft – 12.08 ft
Highest on record: 33.78 ftMay 17, 1989

Paddling and fishing conditions

Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.

For reference, flood stage is 19.00 ft.

What happens at each level

25.00 ft: Major flooding will occur along the creek through Mansfield, downstream of Joe Pool Lake. At 25 feet, several houses near the creek begin to flood. Oliver Nature Park and Town Park are also flooded. Retta Road, North Street, Walnut Creek Road, and Magnolia Road are flooded with several feet of water.
22.00 ft: Moderate flooding will occur along the creek through Mansfield, downstream of Joe Pool Lake. At 22 feet, Retta Road, North Street, Walnut Creek Road, and Magnolia Road are all flooded.
19.00 ft: Minor flooding will occur along the creek through Mansfield, downstream of Joe Pool Lake. By 19 feet, Retta Road is flooded.
6.72 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: 8 %.

Rank	Level	Date
1	33.78 ft	May 17, 1989
2	31.45 ft	September 8, 2010
3	30.32 ft	December 20, 1991
4	29.70 ft	May 3, 1979
5	29.12 ft	May 5, 2024
6	29.05 ft	May 7, 1969
7	29.05 ft	March 27, 1977
8	28.60 ft	June 4, 1973
9	28.51 ft	May 29, 2015
10	27.37 ft	April 26, 1990

Weather at the gauge

Rain in the last 3 days: 0.07 in. Rain that falls upstream can take hours or days to show up at a river gauge.

18 Sun 69° 46° – Wind 7 mph

19 Mon 75° 50° – Wind 9 mph

20 Tue 77° 57° – Wind 8 mph

21 Wed 81° 58° – Wind 7 mph

22 Thu 83° 62° – Wind 8 mph

23 Fri 85° 64° – Wind 10 mph

24 Sat 83° 62° – Wind 11 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:36 AM Sunset 06:52 PM Daylight 11 hr, 16 min First quarter 59%

Map

Other gauges on Walnut Creek

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Walnut Creek at RenoRiver gauge, Walnut Creek	2.55 ft	Low	−0.04 ft	38 mi
Walnut Creek at FM 46 near BremondRiver gauge, Walnut Creek	341.22 ft	No reference yet	+0.07 ft	105 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Mountain Creek near VenusRiver gauge, Mountain Creek	3.43 ft	High	−0.04 ft	6 mi
Joe Pool Lake near DuncanvilleLake, Joe Pool Lake	520.08 ft	Low	−0.03 ft	7 mi
Village Creek at EvermanRiver gauge, Village Creek	2.81 ft	Normal	±0	10 mi
Lake Arlington at ArlingtonLake, Lake Arlington	546.14 ft	High	−0.08 ft	11 mi
Mountain Creek Lake near Grand PrairieLake, Mountain Creek Lake	457.68 ft	High	±0	14 mi
W Fk Trinity River at Grand PrairieRiver gauge, W Fk Trinity River	2.78 ft	Low	−0.10 ft	14 mi
W Fk Trinity River at Greenbelt Rd, Fort WorthRiver gauge, W Fk Trinity River	43.15 ft	Normal	−0.03 ft	15 mi
Mountain Creek at Grand PrairieRiver gauge, Mountain Creek	2.33 ft	Very low	±0	16 mi

Questions and answers

How does Walnut Creek near Mansfield compare with last year?

It is 0.72 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 6.00 ft.

What is flood stage for Walnut Creek near Mansfield?

The official flood stage is 19.00 ft. The level is currently 12.28 ft below it.

What is a normal level for Walnut Creek near Mansfield in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 6.39 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 4.99 ft and 7.12 ft, based on 38 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 Walnut Creek near Mansfield today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 08:00 AM CDT, the water level was 6.72 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Walnut Creek near Mansfield rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours. Up 0.06 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Walnut Creek near Mansfield normal?

Normal for mid-October. Compared with 38 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:08049700 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 32.58097, -97.10195 (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	6.72 ft	2026-10-19 13:00	Provisional
Flow	0.6 cfs	2026-10-19 13:00	Provisional

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