52' - Massive flooding of ranching and agricultural interests along the river occurs.
49' - There is major flooding of ranches and farms along the river.
48' - Major lowland flooding begins. Most ranches along the river experience flooding problems with many rural roads underwater.
45' - Moderate lowland flooding begins in the vicinity of the gage impacting livestock grazing and prison farms. In past floods, problems occurred from the Highway 7 bridge downstream to Highway 21 bridge due to high flows in the backwater of Lake Livingston.
43' - Minor lowland flooding continues in the vicinity of the gage impacting ranching operations and prison farms. Livestock should be removed from low-lying areas in the floodplain.
41' - Minor lowland flooding begins in the vicinity of the gage creating problems for cattle ranches and prison farms. Livestock may need to be removed from low-lying areas in the floodplain.
35' - Minor overbank flows expected. All livestock and equipment should be removed from the floodplain.