Colorado River (TX) near Smithville
Critical Stages
10' - Action
20' - Flood
23' - Moderate
28' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 11:10 PM CST 12/14/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 1.37 ft
Flow: 0.379 kcfs
Forecast
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 AM 12/15 | 1.4 | 0.394 |
| 2 AM 12/15 | 1.5 | 0.446 |
| 3 AM 12/15 | 1.5 | 0.446 |
| 4 AM 12/15 | 1.5 | 0.446 |
| 5 AM 12/15 | 1.5 | 0.446 |
| 6 AM 12/15 | 1.5 | 0.446 |
| 7 AM 12/15 | 1.5 | 0.446 |
| 8 AM 12/15 | 1.5 | 0.446 |
| 9 AM 12/15 | 1.5 | 0.446 |
| 10 AM 12/15 | 1.5 | 0.446 |
| 11 AM 12/15 | 1.5 | 0.446 |
| 12 PM 12/15 | 1.4 | 0.394 |
| 1 PM 12/15 | 1.4 | 0.394 |
| 2 PM 12/15 | 1.4 | 0.394 |
| 3 PM 12/15 | 1.4 | 0.394 |
| 4 PM 12/15 | 1.4 | 0.394 |
| 5 PM 12/15 | 1.4 | 0.394 |
| 6 PM 12/15 | 1.4 | 0.394 |
| 7 PM 12/15 | 1.4 | 0.394 |
| 8 PM 12/15 | 1.4 | 0.394 |
| 9 PM 12/15 | 1.4 | 0.394 |
| 10 PM 12/15 | 1.4 | 0.394 |
| 11 PM 12/15 | 1.3 | 0.345 |
| 12 AM 12/16 | 1.3 | 0.345 |
| 1 AM 12/16 | 1.3 | 0.345 |
| 2 AM 12/16 | 1.3 | 0.345 |
| 3 AM 12/16 | 1.4 | 0.394 |
| 4 AM 12/16 | 1.4 | 0.394 |
| 5 AM 12/16 | 1.4 | 0.394 |
| 6 AM 12/16 | 1.4 | 0.394 |
| 7 AM 12/16 | 1.4 | 0.394 |
| 8 AM 12/16 | 1.4 | 0.394 |
| 9 AM 12/16 | 1.4 | 0.394 |
| 10 AM 12/16 | 1.4 | 0.394 |
| 11 AM 12/16 | 1.4 | 0.394 |
| 12 PM 12/16 | 1.5 | 0.446 |
| 1 PM 12/16 | 1.5 | 0.446 |
| 2 PM 12/16 | 1.5 | 0.446 |
| 3 PM 12/16 | 1.5 | 0.446 |
| 4 PM 12/16 | 1.5 | 0.446 |
| 5 PM 12/16 | 1.5 | 0.446 |
| 6 PM 12/16 | 1.5 | 0.446 |
| 7 PM 12/16 | 1.5 | 0.446 |
| 8 PM 12/16 | 1.5 | 0.446 |
| 9 PM 12/16 | 1.5 | 0.446 |
| 10 PM 12/16 | 1.5 | 0.446 |
| 11 PM 12/16 | 1.5 | 0.446 |
| 12 AM 12/17 | 1.5 | 0.446 |
| 1 AM 12/17 | 1.5 | 0.446 |
| 2 AM 12/17 | 1.5 | 0.446 |
| 3 AM 12/17 | 1.5 | 0.446 |
| 4 AM 12/17 | 1.5 | 0.446 |
| 5 AM 12/17 | 1.5 | 0.446 |
| 6 AM 12/17 | 1.5 | 0.446 |
| 7 AM 12/17 | 1.4 | 0.394 |
| 8 AM 12/17 | 1.4 | 0.394 |
| 9 AM 12/17 | 1.4 | 0.394 |
| 10 AM 12/17 | 1.4 | 0.394 |
| 11 AM 12/17 | 1.4 | 0.394 |
| 12 PM 12/17 | 1.4 | 0.394 |
| 1 PM 12/17 | 1.4 | 0.394 |
| 2 PM 12/17 | 1.4 | 0.394 |
| 3 PM 12/17 | 1.4 | 0.394 |
| 4 PM 12/17 | 1.4 | 0.394 |
| 5 PM 12/17 | 1.4 | 0.394 |
| 6 PM 12/17 | 1.4 | 0.394 |
| 7 PM 12/17 | 1.4 | 0.394 |
| 8 PM 12/17 | 1.4 | 0.394 |
| 9 PM 12/17 | 1.4 | 0.394 |
| 10 PM 12/17 | 1.4 | 0.394 |
| 11 PM 12/17 | 1.4 | 0.394 |
| 12 AM 12/18 | 1.4 | 0.394 |
| 1 AM 12/18 | 1.4 | 0.394 |
| 2 AM 12/18 | 1.4 | 0.394 |
| 3 AM 12/18 | 1.4 | 0.394 |
| 4 AM 12/18 | 1.4 | 0.394 |
| 5 AM 12/18 | 1.4 | 0.394 |
| 6 AM 12/18 | 1.4 | 0.394 |
| 7 AM 12/18 | 1.4 | 0.394 |
| 8 AM 12/18 | 1.4 | 0.394 |
| 9 AM 12/18 | 1.4 | 0.394 |
| 10 AM 12/18 | 1.5 | 0.446 |
| 11 AM 12/18 | 1.5 | 0.446 |
| 12 PM 12/18 | 1.5 | 0.446 |
| 1 PM 12/18 | 1.5 | 0.446 |
| 2 PM 12/18 | 1.5 | 0.446 |
| 3 PM 12/18 | 1.5 | 0.446 |
| 4 PM 12/18 | 1.5 | 0.446 |
| 5 PM 12/18 | 1.5 | 0.446 |
| 6 PM 12/18 | 1.5 | 0.446 |
| 7 PM 12/18 | 1.5 | 0.446 |
| 8 PM 12/18 | 1.5 | 0.446 |
| 9 PM 12/18 | 1.5 | 0.446 |
| 10 PM 12/18 | 1.5 | 0.446 |
| 11 PM 12/18 | 1.5 | 0.446 |
| 12 AM 12/19 | 1.5 | 0.446 |
| 1 AM 12/19 | 1.5 | 0.446 |
| 2 AM 12/19 | 1.5 | 0.446 |
| 3 AM 12/19 | 1.5 | 0.446 |
| 4 AM 12/19 | 1.5 | 0.446 |
| 5 AM 12/19 | 1.5 | 0.446 |
| 6 AM 12/19 | 1.4 | 0.394 |
| 7 AM 12/19 | 1.4 | 0.394 |
| 8 AM 12/19 | 1.4 | 0.394 |
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 12:10 AM 12/15 | 1.35 | 0.369 |
| 12:05 AM 12/15 | 1.36 | 0.374 |
| 12:00 AM 12/15 | 1.35 | 0.369 |
| 11:55 PM 12/14 | 1.35 | 0.369 |
| 11:50 PM 12/14 | 1.35 | 0.369 |
| 11:45 PM 12/14 | 1.36 | 0.374 |
| 11:40 PM 12/14 | 1.34 | 0.364 |
| 11:35 PM 12/14 | 1.37 | 0.379 |
| 11:30 PM 12/14 | 1.34 | 0.364 |
| 11:25 PM 12/14 | 1.34 | 0.364 |
| 11:20 PM 12/14 | 1.38 | 0.384 |
| 11:15 PM 12/14 | 1.39 | 0.389 |
| 11:10 PM 12/14 | 1.37 | 0.379 |
| 11:05 PM 12/14 | 1.37 | 0.379 |
| 11:00 PM 12/14 | 1.39 | 0.389 |
| 10:55 PM 12/14 | 1.35 | 0.369 |
| 10:50 PM 12/14 | 1.34 | 0.364 |
| 10:45 PM 12/14 | 1.36 | 0.374 |
| 10:40 PM 12/14 | 1.41 | 0.399 |
| 10:35 PM 12/14 | 1.31 | 0.35 |
| 10:30 PM 12/14 | 1.3 | 0.345 |
| 10:25 PM 12/14 | 1.54 | 0.468 |
| 10:20 PM 12/14 | 1.38 | 0.384 |
| 10:15 PM 12/14 | 1.34 | 0.364 |
| 10:10 PM 12/14 | 1.33 | 0.359 |
| 10:05 PM 12/14 | 1.34 | 0.364 |
| 10:00 PM 12/14 | 1.6 | 0.503 |
| 9:55 PM 12/14 | 1.39 | 0.389 |
| 9:50 PM 12/14 | 1.23 | 0.309 |
| 9:45 PM 12/14 | 1.35 | 0.369 |
34' -
Several tens of homes flood above Smithville in Hidden Valley Estates, Doty River Estates, and Pecan Shores Estates, some to the roofs. Homes flood also below Smithville near Kirtley. Flow reaches near the lowest businesses in Smithville.
30' -
Major flooding inundates homes five miles upstream in Hidden Valley Estates, three miles upstream in Doty River Estates, one mile upstream in Pecan Shores Estates just above Smithville and in Kirtley below Smithville.
28' -
Major flooding inundates homes five miles upstream in Hidden Valley Estates, three miles upstream in Doty River Estates, one mile upstream in Pecan Shores Estates just above Smithville and in Kirtley below Smithville.
25' -
Flow threatens lowest residences five miles upstream at Hidden Valley Estates and three miles upstream at Doty River Estates. Roads and bridges near the river flood and are dangerous to motorists.
23' -
Moderate lowland flooding extends well into the flood plain inundating lowest homes and bridges below Bastrop to above Columbus.
20' -
Minor lowland flooding reaches secondary roads and low water crossings near the river
14' -
Overbank conditions with water covering low areas of the flood plain with no significant impact.
10' -
Flow exceeds lowest sections of the banks.
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| Dec 4, 1913 | 47.4 |
| Jun 16, 1936 | 42.5 |
| Jul 27, 1938 | 36.02 |
| Oct 18, 1998 | 34.75 |
| Aug 28, 2017 | 31.91 |
| Sep 29, 1936 | 31.2 |
| May 28, 2016 | 30.09 |
| Nov 1, 2015 | 30.02 |
| May 27, 2015 | 29.87 |
| Nov 23, 2004 | 27.85 |
| May 25, 1975 | 26.5 |
| Jan 22, 1968 | 21.4 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.
