Elm Creek (Colorado Basin WCTX) at Ballinger
Future / Actual / Minor
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01/11/2021, 10:04 PM UTC through 01/11/2021, 10:04 PM UTC
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Observed (OBS) 06/21/2025 7:30 PM CDTRecord: 14.5 ftCATEGORY STAGE 
Major Flooding 14 ft Moderate Flooding 10 ft Minor Flooding 7 ft Action 6 ft Reliability of the Forecast:
NOTE: Forecasts are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available.
River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 24 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.
National Water Model Hydrograph
Official NWS streamflow forecasts are produced by NWS hydrologic forecasters for river gauge locations using hydrologic models which are calibrated to that location. This process considers additional guidance and information, including local expertise and experience, to produce the best forecast possible. The NWM output provides supplemental guidance to NWS forecasters and should not be considered an official NWS river forecast.
Flood Impacts
- 14 - Major flooding will occur in the Ballinger City Park. Secondary roads and low water crossings will be flooded and impassible.
- 10 - Moderate flooding will occur. The city park, swimming pool and golf course will be flooded. Secondary roads and low water crossings will flood.
- 7 - Minor flooding will occur. The city park and swimming pool area will begin to flood.
Gauge Info
| Coordinates | 31.7492, -99.9475 |
| RFC | WGRFC |
| State | TX |
| WFO | SJT |
| County | Runnels |
| Data Provider(s) | |
| US Geological Survey | USGS--Water Resources of the United States |
| USGS | 08127000 |
Gauge Location
Recent Crests
| 1. | 9.06 ft | on 06-23-1997 |
| 2. | 8.47 ft | on 09-15-1996 |
| 3. | 8.03 ft | on 02-24-1992 |
| 4. | 11.80 ft | on 10-13-1981 |
| 5. | 9.17 ft | on 08-03-1978 |
Recent Crests
| 1. | 9.06 ft | on 06-23-1997 | |
| 2. | 8.47 ft | on 09-15-1996 | |
| 3. | 8.03 ft | on 02-24-1992 | |
| 4. | 11.80 ft | on 10-13-1981 | |
| 5. | 9.17 ft | on 08-03-1978 | |
| 6. | 8.36 ft | on 09-19-1974 | |
| 7. | 14.20 ft | on 10-13-1957 | |
| 8. | 11.90 ft | on 05-01-1956 | |
| 9. | 8.65 ft | on 05-18-1955 | |
| 10. | 10.38 ft | on 04-12-1954 | |
| 11. | 10.84 ft | on 05-14-1946 | |
| 12. | 8.60 ft | on 06-19-1939 | |
| 13. | 10.30 ft | on 09-03-1935 | |
| 14. | 14.50 ft | on 08-01-1906 | 1 |
Historic Crests
| 1. | 14.50 ft | on 08-01-1906 | 1 |
| 2. | 14.20 ft | on 10-13-1957 | |
| 3. | 11.90 ft | on 05-01-1956 | |
| 4. | 11.80 ft | on 10-13-1981 | |
| 5. | 10.84 ft | on 05-14-1946 |
Historic Crests
| 1. | 14.50 ft | on 08-01-1906 | 1 |
| 2. | 14.20 ft | on 10-13-1957 | |
| 3. | 11.90 ft | on 05-01-1956 | |
| 4. | 11.80 ft | on 10-13-1981 | |
| 5. | 10.84 ft | on 05-14-1946 | |
| 6. | 10.38 ft | on 04-12-1954 | |
| 7. | 10.30 ft | on 09-03-1935 | |
| 8. | 9.17 ft | on 08-03-1978 | |
| 9. | 9.06 ft | on 06-23-1997 | |
| 10. | 8.65 ft | on 05-18-1955 | |
| 11. | 8.60 ft | on 06-19-1939 | |
| 12. | 8.47 ft | on 09-15-1996 | |
| 13. | 8.36 ft | on 09-19-1974 | |
| 14. | 8.03 ft | on 02-24-1992 |
Collaborative Agencies
The National Weather Service prepares its forecasts and other services in collaboration with agencies like the US Geological Survey, US Bureau of Reclamation, US Army Corps of Engineers, Natural Resource Conservation Service, National Park Service, ALERT Users Group, Bureau of Indian Affairs, and many state and local emergency managers across the country. For details, please click here.
Resources
Hydrologic Resource Links
Additional Resource Links
- NWS Precipitation and River Forecasting
- Area Hydrographs
- West Gulf River Forecast Center
- USGS Real Time Data for Texas
- Lower Colorado River Authority
- Brazos River Authority
- Colorado River Municipal Water District
- Texas - Reservoir Status (TWDB)
- US Army Corps of Engineers, Ft. Worth, TX
- US Bureau of Reclamation
- Upper Colorado River Authority