Colorado River (TX) at Wharton
Critical Stages
20' - Action
39' - Flood
41' - Moderate
43' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 10:15 PM CST 12/14/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 7.55 ft
Flow: 0.331 kcfs
Forecast
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 12 AM 12/15 | 7.5 | 0.316 |
| 1 AM 12/15 | 7.5 | 0.316 |
| 2 AM 12/15 | 7.5 | 0.316 |
| 3 AM 12/15 | 7.5 | 0.316 |
| 4 AM 12/15 | 7.5 | 0.316 |
| 5 AM 12/15 | 7.5 | 0.316 |
| 6 AM 12/15 | 7.5 | 0.316 |
| 7 AM 12/15 | 7.5 | 0.316 |
| 8 AM 12/15 | 7.5 | 0.316 |
| 9 AM 12/15 | 7.5 | 0.316 |
| 10 AM 12/15 | 7.5 | 0.316 |
| 11 AM 12/15 | 7.5 | 0.316 |
| 12 PM 12/15 | 7.5 | 0.316 |
| 1 PM 12/15 | 7.5 | 0.316 |
| 2 PM 12/15 | 7.5 | 0.316 |
| 3 PM 12/15 | 7.5 | 0.316 |
| 4 PM 12/15 | 7.5 | 0.316 |
| 5 PM 12/15 | 7.5 | 0.316 |
| 6 PM 12/15 | 7.5 | 0.316 |
| 7 PM 12/15 | 7.5 | 0.316 |
| 8 PM 12/15 | 7.5 | 0.316 |
| 9 PM 12/15 | 7.5 | 0.316 |
| 10 PM 12/15 | 7.5 | 0.316 |
| 11 PM 12/15 | 7.5 | 0.316 |
| 12 AM 12/16 | 7.5 | 0.316 |
| 1 AM 12/16 | 7.5 | 0.316 |
| 2 AM 12/16 | 7.5 | 0.316 |
| 3 AM 12/16 | 7.5 | 0.316 |
| 4 AM 12/16 | 7.5 | 0.316 |
| 5 AM 12/16 | 7.5 | 0.316 |
| 6 AM 12/16 | 7.5 | 0.316 |
| 7 AM 12/16 | 7.5 | 0.316 |
| 8 AM 12/16 | 7.5 | 0.316 |
| 9 AM 12/16 | 7.5 | 0.316 |
| 10 AM 12/16 | 7.5 | 0.316 |
| 11 AM 12/16 | 7.5 | 0.316 |
| 12 PM 12/16 | 7.5 | 0.316 |
| 1 PM 12/16 | 7.5 | 0.316 |
| 2 PM 12/16 | 7.5 | 0.316 |
| 3 PM 12/16 | 7.5 | 0.316 |
| 4 PM 12/16 | 7.5 | 0.316 |
| 5 PM 12/16 | 7.5 | 0.316 |
| 6 PM 12/16 | 7.5 | 0.316 |
| 7 PM 12/16 | 7.5 | 0.316 |
| 8 PM 12/16 | 7.5 | 0.316 |
| 9 PM 12/16 | 7.5 | 0.316 |
| 10 PM 12/16 | 7.5 | 0.316 |
| 11 PM 12/16 | 7.5 | 0.316 |
| 12 AM 12/17 | 7.5 | 0.316 |
| 1 AM 12/17 | 7.5 | 0.316 |
| 2 AM 12/17 | 7.5 | 0.316 |
| 3 AM 12/17 | 7.5 | 0.316 |
| 4 AM 12/17 | 7.5 | 0.316 |
| 5 AM 12/17 | 7.5 | 0.316 |
| 6 AM 12/17 | 7.5 | 0.316 |
| 7 AM 12/17 | 7.5 | 0.316 |
| 8 AM 12/17 | 7.5 | 0.316 |
| 9 AM 12/17 | 7.5 | 0.316 |
| 10 AM 12/17 | 7.5 | 0.316 |
| 11 AM 12/17 | 7.5 | 0.316 |
| 12 PM 12/17 | 7.5 | 0.316 |
| 1 PM 12/17 | 7.5 | 0.316 |
| 2 PM 12/17 | 7.5 | 0.316 |
| 3 PM 12/17 | 7.5 | 0.316 |
| 4 PM 12/17 | 7.5 | 0.316 |
| 5 PM 12/17 | 7.5 | 0.316 |
| 6 PM 12/17 | 7.5 | 0.316 |
| 7 PM 12/17 | 7.5 | 0.316 |
| 8 PM 12/17 | 7.5 | 0.316 |
| 9 PM 12/17 | 7.5 | 0.316 |
| 10 PM 12/17 | 7.5 | 0.316 |
| 11 PM 12/17 | 7.5 | 0.316 |
| 12 AM 12/18 | 7.5 | 0.316 |
| 1 AM 12/18 | 7.5 | 0.316 |
| 2 AM 12/18 | 7.5 | 0.316 |
| 3 AM 12/18 | 7.5 | 0.316 |
| 4 AM 12/18 | 7.5 | 0.316 |
| 5 AM 12/18 | 7.5 | 0.316 |
| 6 AM 12/18 | 7.5 | 0.316 |
| 7 AM 12/18 | 7.5 | 0.316 |
| 8 AM 12/18 | 7.5 | 0.316 |
| 9 AM 12/18 | 7.5 | 0.316 |
| 10 AM 12/18 | 7.5 | 0.316 |
| 11 AM 12/18 | 7.5 | 0.316 |
| 12 PM 12/18 | 7.5 | 0.316 |
| 1 PM 12/18 | 7.5 | 0.316 |
| 2 PM 12/18 | 7.5 | 0.316 |
| 3 PM 12/18 | 7.5 | 0.316 |
| 4 PM 12/18 | 7.5 | 0.316 |
| 5 PM 12/18 | 7.5 | 0.316 |
| 6 PM 12/18 | 7.5 | 0.316 |
| 7 PM 12/18 | 7.5 | 0.316 |
| 8 PM 12/18 | 7.5 | 0.316 |
| 9 PM 12/18 | 7.5 | 0.316 |
| 10 PM 12/18 | 7.5 | 0.316 |
| 11 PM 12/18 | 7.5 | 0.316 |
| 12 AM 12/19 | 7.5 | 0.316 |
| 1 AM 12/19 | 7.5 | 0.316 |
| 2 AM 12/19 | 7.5 | 0.316 |
| 3 AM 12/19 | 7.5 | 0.316 |
| 4 AM 12/19 | 7.5 | 0.316 |
| 5 AM 12/19 | 7.5 | 0.316 |
| 6 AM 12/19 | 7.5 | 0.316 |
| 7 AM 12/19 | 7.5 | 0.316 |
| 8 AM 12/19 | 7.5 | 0.316 |
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 10:15 PM 12/14 | 7.55 | 0.331 |
| 10:10 PM 12/14 | 7.55 | 0.331 |
| 10:05 PM 12/14 | 7.55 | 0.331 |
| 10:00 PM 12/14 | 7.55 | 0.331 |
| 9:55 PM 12/14 | 7.55 | 0.331 |
| 9:50 PM 12/14 | 7.55 | 0.331 |
| 9:45 PM 12/14 | 7.54 | 0.328 |
| 9:40 PM 12/14 | 7.55 | 0.331 |
| 9:35 PM 12/14 | 7.55 | 0.331 |
| 9:30 PM 12/14 | 7.55 | 0.331 |
| 9:25 PM 12/14 | 7.56 | 0.334 |
| 9:20 PM 12/14 | 7.56 | 0.334 |
| 9:15 PM 12/14 | 7.56 | 0.334 |
| 9:10 PM 12/14 | 7.56 | 0.334 |
| 9:05 PM 12/14 | 7.55 | 0.331 |
| 9:00 PM 12/14 | 7.55 | 0.331 |
| 8:55 PM 12/14 | 7.56 | 0.334 |
| 8:50 PM 12/14 | 7.55 | 0.331 |
| 8:45 PM 12/14 | 7.55 | 0.331 |
| 8:40 PM 12/14 | 7.55 | 0.331 |
| 8:35 PM 12/14 | 7.55 | 0.331 |
| 8:30 PM 12/14 | 7.56 | 0.334 |
| 8:25 PM 12/14 | 7.56 | 0.334 |
| 8:20 PM 12/14 | 7.56 | 0.334 |
| 8:15 PM 12/14 | 7.55 | 0.331 |
| 8:10 PM 12/14 | 7.55 | 0.331 |
| 8:05 PM 12/14 | 7.56 | 0.334 |
| 8:00 PM 12/14 | 7.54 | 0.328 |
| 7:55 PM 12/14 | 7.55 | 0.331 |
| 7:50 PM 12/14 | 7.55 | 0.331 |
48' -
Major lowland flooding continues with much of west and southwest Wharton flooded. Most streets between Sunset Street, FM 102, and U.S. Highway 59 are inundated and impassable, and several homes have 3 feet or more of water in them.
45.3' -
Major lowland flooding continues with many homes in the west part of Wharton flooded with 2 to 3 feet of water. The JDIN Recreational Center in southwest Wharton is flooded and isolated.
44' -
Major lowland flooding continues as the JDIN Recreational Center in southwest Wharton is isolated and many homes in the western part Wharton are flooded.
43' -
Major lowland flooding begins in the vicinity of the gage as numerous streets in west and southwest Wharton are inundated and the lowest homes threatened. The JDIN Recreational Center in southwest Wharton close to being isolated.
41.5' -
Moderate lowland flooding continues as the JDIN Recreational Center in southwest Wharton is flooded.
41' -
Moderate lowland flooding begins in the vicinity of the gage with the JDIN Recreational Center in southwest Wharton threatened.
39' -
Minor lowland flooding begins in the vicinity of the gage as water escapes the main channel.
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2017 | 50.47 |
| Jul 3, 1940 | 48.99 |
| Oct 23, 1998 | 48.72 |
| Nov 26, 2004 | 48.32 |
| Nov 26, 1940 | 48.3 |
| Apr 22, 2016 | 48.3 |
| May 31, 2016 | 47 |
| Dec 27, 1991 | 45.31 |
| Jun 15, 1973 | 45.25 |
| Sep 15, 1961 | 43.9 |
| Oct 17, 1957 | 43 |
| May 31, 2015 | 42.78 |
| Apr 23, 1977 | 42.35 |
| Apr 30, 1957 | 41.9 |
| May 27, 1975 | 41.5 |
| Jun 17, 1987 | 41.48 |
| Jun 26, 1968 | 41.06 |
| Oct 20, 1994 | 40.69 |
| Nov 3, 1981 | 40.55 |
| Jun 27, 1960 | 40.5 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.
