Copano Creek near Refugio
Critical Stages
5' - Action
12' - Flood
14' - Moderate
17' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 11:30 AM CST 12/16/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 2.36 ft
Flow: -999 kcfs
Forecast
Forecast not available for this location.
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 11:30 AM 12/16 | 2.36 | -999 |
| 11:15 AM 12/16 | 2.36 | -999 |
| 11:00 AM 12/16 | 2.36 | -999 |
| 10:45 AM 12/16 | 2.36 | -999 |
| 10:30 AM 12/16 | 2.36 | -999 |
| 10:15 AM 12/16 | 2.36 | -999 |
| 10:00 AM 12/16 | 2.36 | -999 |
| 9:45 AM 12/16 | 2.36 | -999 |
| 9:30 AM 12/16 | 2.35 | -999 |
| 9:15 AM 12/16 | 2.35 | -999 |
| 9:00 AM 12/16 | 2.35 | -999 |
| 8:45 AM 12/16 | 2.35 | -999 |
| 8:30 AM 12/16 | 2.35 | -999 |
| 8:15 AM 12/16 | 2.35 | -999 |
| 8:00 AM 12/16 | 2.35 | -999 |
| 7:45 AM 12/16 | 2.35 | -999 |
| 7:30 AM 12/16 | 2.35 | -999 |
| 7:15 AM 12/16 | 2.35 | -999 |
| 7:00 AM 12/16 | 2.35 | -999 |
| 6:45 AM 12/16 | 2.35 | -999 |
| 6:30 AM 12/16 | 2.35 | -999 |
| 6:15 AM 12/16 | 2.35 | -999 |
| 6:00 AM 12/16 | 2.35 | -999 |
| 5:45 AM 12/16 | 2.35 | -999 |
| 5:30 AM 12/16 | 2.35 | -999 |
| 5:15 AM 12/16 | 2.35 | -999 |
| 5:00 AM 12/16 | 2.35 | -999 |
| 4:45 AM 12/16 | 2.35 | -999 |
| 4:30 AM 12/16 | 2.35 | -999 |
| 4:15 AM 12/16 | 2.35 | -999 |
21' -
This is the flood of record, which occurred on September 12 1971.
18.6' -
Major flooding occurs. The water is to the Farm to Market 774 bridge floor.
17' -
Major lowland flooding occurs. The river is 200 yards wide at the Farm to Market 774 bridge.
16' -
Moderate lowland flooding occurs. The river rises to low steel of the Farm to Market 774 bridge.
12' -
Minor lowland flooding occurs.
8' -
Overbank conditions occur causing only nuisance flooding.
5' -
The river reaches bankfull stage.
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| Sep 12, 1971 | 21 |
| Jul 9, 2021 | 19.33 |
| Jul 10, 2021 | 19.17 |
| Dec 31, 1996 | 18.6 |
| Jul 8, 2007 | 17.26 |
| Dec 31, 1997 | 17 |
| Aug 29, 2017 | 16.84 |
| May 23, 2021 | 14.84 |
| May 17, 2004 | 14.75 |
| Jun 22, 2018 | 14.53 |
| Jun 22, 2018 | 14.37 |
| Nov 23, 2009 | 14.28 |
| Sep 22, 2010 | 14.14 |
| May 18, 2016 | 14.13 |
| May 18, 2016 | 14.12 |
| Jul 4, 2007 | 14.02 |
| Jun 22, 2015 | 13.17 |
| Jun 18, 2015 | 12.32 |
| Apr 10, 2004 | 12.27 |
| Oct 18, 2021 | 12.22 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.
