The City of Austin has a number of gauges that measure the water level of Austin's creeks. The first chart on this page shows the raw data from these gauges and the second chart shows information from U.S. Geological Survey gauges.
About the Chart
The first chart displays the data in two ways. The first number in the blue "Water Level" column is the water surface elevation in feet above mean sea level. The second number is the depth of the water in feet at the location of the gauge. The "Water Level" column also indicates whether the water level is of concern for flooding purposes.
- "Normal" is any water level below "Action Stage".
- "Action Stage" means the water level is beginning to be of concern. The creek may begin to flood low water crossings or overflow its banks in some locations. The water level can rapidly rise from "Action Stage" to "Flood Stage".
- "Flood Stage" means the creek is overflowing its bank enough to flood land and roads and pose a significant danger to life and property.
All detailed information on the linked web pages is in feet above mean sea level.
The City of Austin gauges are listed alphabetically by creek name. New data may come in as frequently as every five minutes. You may view updated data by refreshing your Internet browser.
Disclaimer
This report contains raw data for flood warning purposes and has not been checked for accuracy. Some gauges may be displaying previous information. Please check the date and time for each gauge.
| Location | Gauge ID | Water Level | Comments | Links |
| Carson Creek at Metro Center Drive | 1413 | 518 or 0.00 ft. Normal 02/08/2012 03:15 PM |
At Action Stage, Hoeke Lane at Creek Crossing may flood. At Flood Stage, Postem Lane may flood; creek will be out of banks downstream of Postem Lane. |
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| East Bouldin Creek at Gillis Park on S. First Street | 863 | 536 or 0.00 ft. Normal 02/08/2012 03:15 PM |
At Flood Stage, the creek may overtop S. First St. |
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| Fort Branch at Webberville Rd | 3313 | 481.6 or 0.00 ft. Normal 02/08/2012 03:15 PM |
In Maintenance |
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| Fort Branch at Berkman Dr. | 3323 | 601.5 or 0.00 ft. Normal 02/08/2012 03:15 PM |
At Flood Stage, closures of Berkman Dr., E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., and E. 51st St. at the creek crossings are possible. |
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| Hemphill Creek (in Waller Watershed) at Hemphill Park | 3133 | 567 or 0.00 ft. Normal 02/08/2012 03:15 PM |
When this gauge is at Flood Stage, the creek will be out of its banks and may overtop 32nd St. |
Detailed Report Custom Report Creek Cross Section |
| Lake Creek at Lake Creek Parkway | 1823 | 966 or 0.00 ft. Normal 02/08/2012 03:15 PM |
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| Little Walnut Creek at Loyola Ln. | 2213 | 491.44 or 0.04 ft. Normal 02/08/2012 03:15 PM |
When this gauge is at Flood Stage, the creek will be out of its banks downstream of Loyola Lane. Closures of Johnny Morris Rd. and FM 969 are possible. |
Detailed Report Custom Report Creek Cross Section |
| Little Walnut Creek at Golden Meadow Dr. | 2343 | 713.4 or 0.00 ft. Normal 02/08/2012 03:15 PM |
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| Little Walnut Creek at Rutland Dr. | 2303 | 672.7 or 0.00 ft. Normal 02/08/2012 03:15 PM |
At Flood Stage, closures of Rutland Dr. and Little Pebble Dr. at the creek crossings are possible. Some structural flooding may occur. |
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| Little Walnut Creek at Georgian Dr. | 2223 | 638.5 or 0.00 ft. Normal 02/08/2012 03:15 PM |
OUT FOR SERVICE: When this gauge is at Flood Stage, the creek will be out of its banks downstream of Georgian Dr. Some structural flooding along the creek is possible. |
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| Shoal Creek at W 12th St. | 2383 | 460.4 or 0.00 ft. Normal 02/08/2012 03:15 PM |
When this gauge is at Flood Stage, the creek will be out of its banks at most locations. |
Detailed Report Custom Report Creek Cross Section |
| Shoal Creek at Arroyo Seco (HAN) | 2413 | 677.3 or 0.00 ft. Normal 02/08/2012 03:15 PM |
When this gauge is at Flood Stage, the creek will be out of its banks at most locations. |
Detailed Report Custom Report Creek Cross Section |
| Shoal Creek at W. 45th St. | 2403 | 576.7 or 0.00 ft. Normal 02/08/2012 03:15 PM |
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| Shoal Creek at Foster Ln. | 2523 | 685.8 or 0.00 ft. Normal 02/08/2012 03:15 PM |
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| Shoal Creek at Shoal Creek. Blvd. | 2513 | 660.79 or 0.09 ft. Normal 02/08/2012 03:15 PM |
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| Slaughter Creek at Tanglewood Pond | 2763 | 0 or 0.00 ft. Normal 02/08/2012 03:15 PM |
At Flood Stage, water level in pond is up to the spillway elevation. |
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| Slaughter Creek at Brodie Ln. | 2753 | 718.2 or 0.00 ft. Normal 02/08/2012 03:15 PM |
At Flood Stage, the creek may overtop Brodie Ln. |
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| South Boggy Creek at Seminary Ridge | 923 | 739.9 or 0.00 ft. Normal 01/26/2010 03:58 PM |
At Flood Stage, creek may overtop Seminary Ridge Dr. |
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| South Boggy Creek at Dittmar Rd. | 1013 | 612.9 or 0.00 ft. Normal 02/08/2012 03:15 PM |
At Flood Stage, streets that cross Dittmar Rd. near the creek may flood. |
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| Waller Creek at Hemphill Park | 3133 | 567 or 0.00 ft. Normal 02/08/2012 03:15 PM |
When this gauge is at Flood Stage, the creek will be out of its banks and may overtop 32nd St. |
Detailed Report Custom Report Creek Cross Section |
| Waller Creek at E 12th St. | 3003 | 468.5 or 0.00 ft. Normal 02/08/2012 03:15 PM |
This gauge is out of range at Flood Stage. Flooding of some structures in close proximity to Waller Creek in the downtown area may occur. |
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| Waller Creek at Koenig Ln. | 3123 | 647 or 0.00 ft. Normal 02/08/2012 03:15 PM |
When this gauge is at Flood Stage, the creek will be out of its banks at most locations, both upstream and downstream of this gauge. At 653 feet above mean sea level, the creek may overtop Koenig Ln. |
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| Walnut Creek at Metric Blvd | 2063 | 640 or 0.00 ft. Normal 02/08/2012 03:15 PM |
When this gauge is at Flood Stage, the creek may be out of its banks close to FM 969, Sendero Hills Pkwy., Nixon Rd., Samson Rd. and Howard Ln. |
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| Walnut Creek at Waters Park Low Water Crossing Gate | 6703 | 687.5 or 0.00 ft. Normal 01/26/2010 03:58 PM |
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| Walnut Creek at Oak Creek Pkwy. | 2073 | 740.1 or 0.00 ft. Normal 02/08/2012 03:15 PM |
When this gauge is at Flood Stage, the creek will overtop Oak Creek Park and it will be out of its banks upstream of IH 35. |
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| West Bouldin Creek at Woodview Mobile Home Park (1301 W. Oltorf St.) | 803 | 545 or 0.00 ft. Normal 02/08/2012 03:15 PM |
At Flood Stage, the creek may overtop the entrance to the Mobile Home Park located at 1301 W. Oltorf St. |
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| Williamson Creek at Silvermine Drive | 1133 | 884.4 or 0.00 ft. Normal 02/08/2012 03:15 PM |
When this gauge is at Flood Stage, the creek will be out of its banks in the upper reaches of the watershed. |
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| Williamson Creek at Emerald Forest Drive | 953 | 609.3 or 0.00 ft. Normal 02/08/2012 03:15 PM |
At Flood Stage, the creek may overtop Emerald Forest Dr. |
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| Williamson Creek at William Cannon near Brodie Lane | 1103 | 700 or 0.00 ft. Normal 02/08/2012 03:15 PM |
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Rainfall amounts from City of Austin precipitation gauges are also available on this web site both as a chart and as an interactive map. The Lower Colorado River Authority, the National Weather Service and the US Geological Survey have data about rainfall amounts and water surface elevation on their web sites. Links to their online data is provided at the bottom of this page.
| Site Name | Site Number | Last Update At | Gauge Level (ft) | Discharge, ft3/sec | Gauge Datum | USGS Link |
| Lake Creek at Lake Creek Parkway nr Austin,TX | 08105886 | 02/08/2012 02:45 PM | 2.36 | 0.86 | 847.00 amsl, NAVD88 | View in USGS |
| Bull Ck at Loop 360 nr Austin, TX | 08154700 | 02/08/2012 03:00 PM | 2.69 | 5.60 | 534.08 amsl, NGVD29 | View in USGS |
| Barton Ck at SH 71 nr Oak Hill, TX | 08155200 | 02/08/2012 03:20 PM | 2.89 | 9.90 | 737.04 amsl, NGVD29 | View in USGS |
| Barton Ck at Lost Ck Blvd nr Austin, TX | 08155240 | 02/08/2012 03:05 PM | 2.28 | 15.00 | 600.00 amsl, NGVD29 | View in USGS |
| Barton Ck at Loop 360, Austin, TX | 08155300 | 02/08/2012 03:00 PM | 1.81 | 0.00 | 510.32 amsl, NGVD29 | View in USGS |
| Barton Ck abv Barton Spgs at Austin, TX | 08155400 | 02/08/2012 02:20 PM | 1.54 | 0.42 | 480.00 amsl, NVGD29 | View in USGS |
| Barton Spgs at Austin, TX | 08155500 | 02/08/2012 03:00 PM | 22.15 | 51.00 | 462.34 amsl, NGVD29 | View in USGS |
| W Bouldin Ck at Oltorf Rd, Austin, TX | 08155541 | 02/08/2012 03:05 PM | 1.18 | 0.03 | 551.00 amsl, NAVD88 | View in USGS |
| Shoal Ck at Silverway Dr, Austin, TX | 08156675 | 02/08/2012 03:10 PM | 1.67 | 0.07 | 672.00 amsl, NAVD88 | View in USGS |
| Shoal Ck at W 12th St, Austin, TX | 08156800 | 02/08/2012 02:15 PM | 1.72 | 0.13 | 455.33 amsl, NGVD29 | View in USGS |
| Waller Ck at Koenig Lane, Austin, TX | 08156910 | 02/08/2012 02:55 PM | 0.89 | 0.23 | 627.00 amsl, NAVD88 | View in USGS |
| Colorado Rv at Austin, TX | 08158000 | 02/08/2012 02:45 PM | 1.57 | 79.00 | 402.27 amsl, NGVD29 | View in USGS |
| Boggy Ck at Manor Rd, Austin, TX | 08158030 | 02/08/2012 03:05 PM | 0.93 | 0.12 | 530.00 amsl, NAVD88 | View in USGS |
| Boggy Ck at Webberville Rd, Austin, TX | 08158035 | 02/08/2012 03:05 PM | 0.68 | 0.35 | 458.86 amsl, NAVD88 | View in USGS |
| Ft Br Boggy Ck at Manor Rd, Austin, TX | 08158045 | 02/08/2012 03:05 PM | 1.26 | 0.00 | 538.00 amsl, NAVD88 | View in USGS |
| Walnut Ck at Dessau Rd, Austin, TX | 08158200 | 02/08/2012 03:05 PM | 6.29 | 1.80 | 553.44 amsl, NGVD29 | View in USGS |
| Little Walnut Ck at Georgian Drive | 08158380 | 02/08/2012 03:05 PM | 0.44 | 1.20 | 637.23 ft NGVD29 | View in USGS |
| Walnut Creek at Webberville Road | 08158600 | 02/08/2012 03:00 PM | 4.92 | 5.50 | 425.96 ft NGVD29 | View in USGS |
| Bear Ck nr Brodie Lane nr Manchaca, TX | 08158819 | 12/09/2010 09:05 AM | 0.93 | 0.00 | 698.00 amsl, NGVD29 | View in USGS |
| Onion Ck at Twin Creeks Rd nr Manchaca, TX | 08158827 | 02/08/2012 03:00 PM | 4.59 | 1.60 | 595.00 amsl, NGVD29 | View in USGS |
| Slaughter Ck at FM 1826 nr Austin, TX | 08158840 | 02/08/2012 03:05 PM | 4.30 | 1.80 | 876.14 amsl, NGVD29 | View in USGS |
| Slaughter Ck at FM 2304 nr Austin, TX | 08158860 | 02/08/2012 03:15 PM | 0.73 | 0.00 | 654.80 amsl, NGVD29 | View in USGS |
| Williamson Ck at Oak Hill, TX | 08158920 | 02/08/2012 03:00 PM | 3.71 | 0.48 | 798.68 amsl, NGVD29 | View in USGS |
| Kincheon Br at William Cannon Blvd, Austin, TX | 08158927 | 02/08/2012 03:05 PM | - 0.40 | 0.00 | 695 amsl, NGVD29 | View in USGS |
| Williamson Ck at Manchaca Rd, Austin, TX | 08158930 | 02/08/2012 02:30 PM | 2.71 | 0.21 | 618.39 amsl, NGVD29 | View in USGS |
| Williamson Ck at Jimmy Clay Rd, Austin, TX | 08158970 | 02/08/2012 03:05 PM | 4.99 | 6.30 | 497.18 amsl, NGVD29 | View in USGS |
| Onion Ck at US Hwy 183, Austin, TX | 08159000 | 02/08/2012 02:15 PM | 4.94 | 8.20 | 442.85 amsl, NGVD29 | View in USGS |