Onion Creek at Buda
Future / Actual / Minor
OWP 2.0 WWA Modal Title
01/11/2021, 10:04 PM UTC through 01/11/2021, 10:04 PM UTC
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Observed (OBS) 07/16/2025 11:00 AM CDTCATEGORY STAGE 
Major Flooding 35 ft Moderate Flooding 25 ft Minor Flooding 15 ft Action 8 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
- 35 - Major flooding. Structures north of FM 967 near Onion Creek are cut off or flooded. Numerous structures between Onion Creek and west of Bluff Street become cut off or flooded. Onion Creek Village Apartments may be cut off and experience flooding.
- 25 - Moderate flooding. Intersection of Old Black Colony Road and Cole Springs Road is flooded. Water is approaching foundations of residential and business structures north of FM 967 on left and right banks
- 23 - Many seocondary roads near and along Onion Creek are flooded. Many locations on Cole Springs Road are flooded
Gauge Info
| Coordinates | 30.0867, -97.8486 |
| RFC | WGRFC |
| State | TX |
| WFO | EWX |
| County | Hays |
| Data Provider(s) | |
| Lower Colorado River Authority | LCRA - Lower Colorado River Authority |
Gauge Location
Recent Crests
| 1. | 16.70 ft | on 05-09-2019 | |
| 2. | 23.02 ft | on 05-04-2019 | |
| 3. | 23.39 ft | on 10-30-2015 | (P) |
Recent Crests
| 1. | 16.70 ft | on 05-09-2019 | |
| 2. | 23.02 ft | on 05-04-2019 | |
| 3. | 23.39 ft | on 10-30-2015 | (P) |
Historic Crests
| 1. | 23.39 ft | on 10-30-2015 | (P) |
| 2. | 23.02 ft | on 05-04-2019 | |
| 3. | 16.70 ft | on 05-09-2019 |
Historic Crests
| 1. | 23.39 ft | on 10-30-2015 | (P) |
| 2. | 23.02 ft | on 05-04-2019 | |
| 3. | 16.70 ft | on 05-09-2019 |
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