Waxahachie Creek at Waxahachie water level
River gauge, Waxahachie Creek, Texas, United States
Right now
Normal for late October
Water level
- Flow
- 1.4 cfs
History
20252026
What this means
Waxahachie Creek at Waxahachie is at 6.69 ft, in the normal range for late October.
The median for late October is 6.02 ft, based on 18 years of readings, so the river stage is 0.68 ft above typical. On the same day last year the reading was 6.77 ft, a difference of −0.08 ft.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 6.23 ft and 7.50 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Compared with 18 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 6.02 ft0.68 ft above the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 5.63 ft – 8.99 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (18 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 6.77 ft−0.08 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 6.23 ft – 7.50 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 6.23 ft – 15.09 ft
Floating and fishing near Waxahachie Creek at Waxahachie
Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Other gauges on Waxahachie Creek
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waxahachie Creek near BardwellRiver gauge, Waxahachie Creek | 15.31 ft | High | ±0 | 16 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Waxahachie near WaxahachieLake, Lake Waxahachie | 526.93 ft | Normal | −0.02 ft | 3.8 mi |
| Red Oak Creek at FM 813 near PalmerRiver gauge, Red Oak Creek | 12.67 ft | Very high | +5.00 ft | 10 mi |
| Bardwell Lake near EnnisLake, Bardwell Lake | 419.05 ft | Low | −0.02 ft | 15 mi |
| Chambers Creek at FM 55 near AvalonRiver gauge, Chambers Creek | 54.82 ft | Normal | ±0 | 16 mi |
| Mountain Creek near VenusRiver gauge, Mountain Creek | 3.36 ft | High | −0.03 ft | 18 mi |
| Joe Pool Lake near DuncanvilleLake, Joe Pool Lake | 520.03 ft | Low | −0.03 ft | 20 mi |
| Walnut Creek near MansfieldRiver gauge, Walnut Creek | 6.72 ft | High | ±0 | 20 mi |
| Trinity River near RosserRiver gauge, Trinity River | 2.95 ft | Very low | ±0 | 23 mi |
Questions and answers
Is Waxahachie Creek at Waxahachie higher than last year?
No, it is 0.08 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 6.77 ft.
What is a normal level for Waxahachie Creek at Waxahachie in late October?
The median for late October is 6.02 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 5.63 ft and 8.99 ft, based on 18 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 Waxahachie Creek at Waxahachie today?
On Oct 21, 2026, 03:30 AM CDT, the water level was 6.69 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Waxahachie Creek at Waxahachie rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Steady over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Waxahachie Creek at Waxahachie normal?
Normal for late October. Compared with 18 years of daily readings for this time of year.
How often is this data updated?
The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:08063590(Agency page)- Coordinates
32.38222, -96.85056(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 | 6.69 ft | 2026-10-21 08:30 | Provisional |
| Flow | 1.4 cfs | 2026-10-21 08:30 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Waxahachie Creek at Waxahachie (usgs:08063590). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/texas/waxahachie-creek-at-waxahachie
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