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Pedernales River at Johnson City Stage (ft)Flow (cfs)Observed: 10.31 ft at 7:00AM Mar 23, 2024Observed: 10.32 ft at 8:00AM Mar 23, 2024Observed: 10.32 ft at 9:00AM Mar 23, 2024Observed: 10.31 ft at 10:00AM Mar 23, 2024Observed: 10.32 ft at 11:00AM Mar 23, 2024Observed: 10.32 ft at 12:00PM Mar 23, 2024Observed: 10.32 ft at 1:00PM Mar 23, 2024Observed: 10.32 ft at 2:00PM Mar 23, 2024Observed: 10.32 ft at 3:00PM Mar 23, 2024Observed: 10.33 ft at 4:00PM Mar 23, 2024Observed: 10.32 ft at 5:00PM Mar 23, 2024Observed: 10.33 ft at 6:00PM Mar 23, 2024Observed: 10.33 ft at 7:00PM Mar 23, 2024Observed: 10.33 ft at 8:00PM Mar 23, 2024Observed: 10.32 ft at 9:00PM Mar 23, 2024Observed: 10.32 ft at 10:00PM Mar 23, 2024Observed: 10.32 ft at 11:00PM Mar 23, 2024Observed: 10.32 ft at 12:00AM Mar 24, 2024Observed: 10.32 ft at 1:00AM Mar 24, 2024Observed: 10.32 ft at 2:00AM Mar 24, 2024Observed: 10.32 ft at 3:00AM Mar 24, 2024Observed: 10.32 ft at 4:00AM Mar 24, 2024Observed: 10.32 ft at 5:00AM Mar 24, 2024Observed: 10.32 ft at 6:00AM Mar 24, 2024Observed: 10.32 ft at 7:00AM Mar 24, 2024Observed: 10.32 ft at 8:00AM Mar 24, 2024Observed: 10.31 ft at 9:00AM Mar 24, 2024Observed: 10.31 ft at 10:00AM Mar 24, 2024Observed: 10.31 ft at 11:00AM Mar 24, 2024Observed: 10.3 ft at 12:00PM Mar 24, 2024Observed: 10.3 ft at 1:00PM Mar 24, 2024Observed: 10.31 ft at 2:00PM Mar 24, 2024Observed: 10.29 ft at 3:00PM Mar 24, 2024Observed: 10.3 ft at 4:00PM Mar 24, 2024Observed: 10.31 ft at 5:00PM Mar 24, 2024Observed: 10.31 ft at 6:00PM Mar 24, 2024Observed: 10.3 ft at 7:00PM Mar 24, 2024Observed: 10.31 ft at 8:00PM Mar 24, 2024Observed: 10.31 ft at 9:00PM Mar 24, 2024Observed: 10.3 ft at 10:00PM Mar 24, 2024Observed: 10.3 ft at 11:00PM Mar 24, 2024Observed: 10.31 ft at 12:00AM Mar 25, 2024Observed: 10.31 ft at 1:00AM Mar 25, 2024Observed: 10.31 ft at 2:00AM Mar 25, 2024Observed: 10.31 ft at 3:00AM Mar 25, 2024Observed: 10.29 ft at 4:00AM Mar 25, 2024Observed: 10.3 ft at 5:00AM Mar 25, 2024Observed: 10.3 ft at 6:00AM Mar 25, 2024Observed: 10.3 ft at 7:00AM Mar 25, 2024Observed: 10.3 ft at 8:00AM Mar 25, 2024Observed: 10.3 ft at 9:00AM Mar 25, 2024Observed: 10.3 ft at 10:00AM Mar 25, 2024Observed: 10.32 ft at 11:00AM Mar 25, 2024Observed: 10.3 ft at 12:00PM Mar 25, 2024Observed: 10.29 ft at 1:00PM Mar 25, 2024Observed: 10.3 ft at 2:00PM Mar 25, 2024Observed: 10.29 ft at 3:00PM Mar 25, 2024Observed: 10.3 ft at 4:00PM Mar 25, 2024Observed: 10.3 ft at 5:00PM Mar 25, 2024Observed: 10.3 ft at 6:00PM Mar 25, 2024Observed: 10.3 ft at 7:00PM Mar 25, 2024Observed: 10.31 ft at 8:00PM Mar 25, 2024Observed: 10.32 ft at 9:00PM Mar 25, 2024Observed: 10.33 ft at 10:00PM Mar 25, 2024Observed: 10.33 ft at 11:00PM Mar 25, 2024Highest Observation: 10.34 ft at 12:00AM Mar 26, 2024Highest Observation: 10.34 ft at 1:00AM Mar 26, 2024Highest Observation: 10.34 ft at 2:00AM Mar 26, 2024Highest Observation: 10.34 ft at 3:00AM Mar 26, 2024Highest Observation: 10.34 ft at 4:00AM Mar 26, 2024Highest Observation: 10.34 ft at 5:00AM Mar 26, 2024Observed: 10.33 ft at 6:00AM Mar 26, 2024Observed: 10.33 ft at 7:00AM Mar 26, 2024Observed: 10.33 ft at 8:00AM Mar 26, 2024Observed: 10.33 ft at 9:00AM Mar 26, 2024Observed: 10.33 ft at 10:00AM Mar 26, 2024Observed: 10.33 ft at 11:00AM Mar 26, 2024Observed: 10.33 ft at 12:00PM Mar 26, 2024Highest Observation: 10.34 ft at 1:00PM Mar 26, 2024Highest Observation: 10.34 ft at 2:00PM Mar 26, 2024Highest Observation: 10.34 ft at 3:00PM Mar 26, 2024Observed: 10.33 ft at 4:00PM Mar 26, 2024Observed: 10.33 ft at 5:00PM Mar 26, 2024Observed: 10.33 ft at 6:00PM Mar 26, 2024Observed: 10.33 ft at 7:00PM Mar 26, 2024Observed: 10.33 ft at 8:00PM Mar 26, 2024Observed: 10.33 ft at 9:00PM Mar 26, 2024Observed: 10.33 ft at 10:00PM Mar 26, 2024Observed: 10.33 ft at 11:00PM Mar 26, 2024Observed: 10.32 ft at 12:00AM Mar 27, 2024Observed: 10.33 ft at 1:00AM Mar 27, 2024Observed: 10.33 ft at 2:00AM Mar 27, 2024Observed: 10.33 ft at 3:00AM Mar 27, 2024Observed: 10.33 ft at 4:00AM Mar 27, 2024Observed: 10.33 ft at 5:00AM Mar 27, 2024Observed: 10.33 ft at 6:00AM Mar 27, 2024Observed: 10.33 ft at 7:00AM Mar 27, 2024Observed: 10.33 ft at 8:00AM Mar 27, 2024Observed: 10.33 ft at 9:00AM Mar 27, 2024Observed: 10.32 ft at 10:00AM Mar 27, 2024Highest Observation: 10.34 ft at 4:00PM Mar 27, 2024Highest Observation: 10.34 ft at 5:00PM Mar 27, 2024Observed: 10.33 ft at 6:00PM Mar 27, 2024Observed: 10.33 ft at 7:00PM Mar 27, 2024Observed: 10.33 ft at 8:00PM Mar 27, 2024Observed: 10.33 ft at 9:00PM Mar 27, 2024Observed: 10.33 ft at 10:00PM Mar 27, 2024Observed: 10.32 ft at 11:00PM Mar 27, 2024Observed: 10.33 ft at 12:00AM Mar 28, 2024Observed: 10.33 ft at 1:00AM Mar 28, 2024Observed: 10.32 ft at 2:00AM Mar 28, 2024Observed: 10.33 ft at 3:00AM Mar 28, 2024Observed: 10.32 ft at 4:00AM Mar 28, 2024Observed: 10.33 ft at 5:00AM Mar 28, 2024Observed: 10.33 ft at 6:00AM Mar 28, 2024USGS--Water Resources of the United StatesJOCT2(plotting HGIRZ) Graph Created (6:34AM Mar 28, 2024)ObservedLatest observed value: 10.33 ft at 6:00 AM CDT 28-Mar-2024. Flood Stage is 14 ft
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NOTE: 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.

NOTE: Forecasts for the Pedernales River at Johnson City are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available.

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Flood Categories (in feet)
Major Flood Stage: 19
Moderate Flood Stage: 17
Flood Stage: 14
Action Stage: 13
Low Stage (in feet): -9999

Historic Crests
(1) 42.50 ft on 09/11/1952
(2) 33.00 ft on 07/03/1869
(3) 26.10 ft on 08/30/1944
(4) 26.10 ft on 10/04/1959
(5) 26.00 ft on 07/04/2002
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Recent Crests
(1) 18.50 ft on 05/08/2019
(2) 15.78 ft on 05/04/2019
(3) 17.58 ft on 10/16/2018
(4) 16.22 ft on 06/02/2016
(5) 19.25 ft on 05/24/2015
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

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40 Flow reaches the slab elevation of the lowest homes in the Pedernales River flood plain near Johnson City, the rodeo grounds and the south approach of Highway 281. An RV park just below Highway 281 has up to six feet of water over the lowest sites. Widespread lowland flooding can cut off and drown hundreds of livestock. Much of Pedernales Falls State Park floods.
37 Several feet of turbulent water is flowing through low areas of an RV park below Highway 281 on the right bank. Many roads and bridges in the flood plain are life threatening. Fencing and roads are damaged or destroyed. Much of Pedernales Falls State Park is flooded.
34 Flow is to the lowest trailer sites of an RV park just below Highway 281 near Johnson City. Hundreds of cattle can be cut off and drowned in the flood plain. Low areas of Pedernales Falls State Park downstream flood. Roads and bridges near the river are extremely dangerous. Flow is approaching the rodeo grounds. Near the USGS 1:100 year flood level.
30 Flow is within four feet of an RV park in the northeast part of Johnson City just below Highway 281 on the left bank. Lowest camp sites are at thirty four feet gauge height. Hundreds of livestock in the flood plain can be cut off and drowned. Roads and low bridges near the river flood. Low sections of Pedernales Falls State Park downstream are under turbulent water and very dangerous. Exceeds the USGS 1:50 year flood.
28 Secondary and primary roads and bridges are severely flooded in the flood plain. Fencing and roads are damaged or destroyed. Low areas of Pedernales State Park downstream are severely flooded. Exceeds USGS 1:25 year flood.
25 Extensive damage occurs to roads, bridges, fences and signs in the flood plain below Stonewall to Lake Travis. Lower sections of Pedernales Falls State Park flood. Roads and low bridges near the river are flooded and dangerous to motorists. Exceeds USGS 1:10 year flood.
22 Secondary roads, bridges and crossings are dangerously flooded near the Pedernales River. Low areas of Pedernales Falls State Park are flooded and dangerous. Fencing and roads are damaged or destroyed in the flood plain.
19 Major flooding makes secondary and primary roads below Stonewall to Lake Travis very dangerous. Low park areas downstream in Pedernales Falls State Park flood.
17 Moderate lowland flooding makes secondary roads, bridges and low crossings very dangerous. Swimmers and recreationists should move from the flood plain downstream in Pedernales Falls State Park. Near the USGS 1:2 year flood.
14 Minor lowland flooding reaches secondary roads, crossings and low bridges. Low areas of LBJ National Park upstream are flooded. Swimmers and recreationists should leave the river downstream in Pedernales Falls State Park.
13 Low water crossings upstream flood.
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Latitude: 30.291667° N, Longitude: 98.399167° W, Horizontal Datum: NAD83/WGS84

River Stage
Reference Frame
Gauge Height Flood Stage Uses
NWS stage 0 ft 14 ft Interpreting hydrographs and NWS watch, warnings, and forecasts, and inundation maps
Vertical Datum Elevation
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NAVD88 Not Available Not Available Survey grade GPS equipment, FEMA flood plain maps, newer USGS topographic maps
NGVD 29 1096.7 ft 1110.7 ft Older USGS topographic maps, NGVD29 benchmarks
MSL Not Available Not Available Older USGS topographic maps, MSL benchmarks
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