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This probabilistic forecast is issued by the West Gulf River Forecast Center.
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Forecasts for the Coleto Creek at Arnold Road Crossing are issued routinely year-round.
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Upstream Gauge - at Highway 59 Upstream Gauge
Zoom Level:16
Flood Categories (in feet)
Major Flood Stage: 25
Moderate Flood Stage: 20
Flood Stage: 15
Action Stage: 14
Low Stage (in feet): 0

Historic Crests
(1) 33.47 ft on 09/21/1967
(2) 31.80 ft on 04/04/1997
(3) 31.17 ft on 06/22/1997
(4) 26.63 ft on 04/04/1997
(5) 24.13 ft on 10/18/1994
(6) 23.74 ft on 11/21/2004
(7) 22.90 ft on 10/16/1946
(8) 22.86 ft on 04/17/1992
(9) 22.29 ft on 06/18/2015
(10) 22.17 ft on 07/03/2007
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Recent Crests
(1) 11.39 ft on 10/15/2021
(2) 11.39 ft on 10/14/2021
(3) 6.05 ft on 09/30/2021
(4) 19.71 ft on 07/10/2021
(5) 19.71 ft on 07/10/2021
(6) 13.47 ft on 06/06/2021
(7) 15.77 ft on 06/04/2021
(8) 13.08 ft on 05/24/2021
(9) 12.02 ft on 05/13/2020
(10) 15.94 ft on 12/08/2018
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Low Water Records
Currently none available.
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Latitude/Longitude Disclaimer: The gauge location shown in the above map is the approximate location based on the latitude/longitude coordinates provided to the NWS by the gauge owner.
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35 Water is to the lowest portion of the downstream bridge at FM 622.
34 Major lowland flooding occurs. Water is completely covering the new bridge.
28 Major lowland flooding. Water is to the lowest portion of the new bridge. Low water crossings are inundated with several feet of water, likely cutting of residents.
22 Water is to the lowest portions of the upstream FM 237 bridge over Twelvemile Creek.
21 Moderate lowland flooding occurs, and cuts livestock off and potentially drowns them well away from the creek. Roads and low bridges near the creek may be flooded.
17 Minor lowland flooding extends well into the flood plain, cutting off livestock. Roads and low bridges near creek may be flooded.
16 Minor lowland flooding. Flooding of secondary roads and low bridges.
15 Minor lowland flooding reaches secondary and primary roads and low bridges.
14 Bankfull stage occurs. Flow reaches into the lowest flood plain.
Photos
(1) View of Bridge Looking North
(2) View of Creek Looking Upstream
(3) View of Bridge and Overbank Area Looking South
(4) Coleto Creek Looking Upstream
(5) Creek Under the Bridge
(6) Bridge and Overbank Area Looking South
(7) View of Creek Looking East
(8) Staff Gage Near River and Bridge
(9) Restaurant Area Near the Creek and Bridge

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