River stage
Barker, Bear Creek
- River level
- 96.89 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -0.59 ft
- Recent high
- 101.29 ft
- Recent low
- 96.65 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS BBAT2
- 30-day change
- +0.05 ft
- Average
- 97.16 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 114.86 ft
In brief
The Bear Creek at Barker, TX read 96.89 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 11.11 ft below action stage. That is 0.05 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge BBAT2
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 114.86 ft | 2016-04-18 |
| 2 | 114.79 ft | 1979-09-20 |
| 3 | 114.71 ft | 2017-08-27 |
| 4 | 114.06 ft | 2009-04-28 |
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | 113.93 ft | 1981-08-31 |
| 6 | 112.64 ft | 2008-09-14 |
| 7 | 111.79 ft | 1984-10-29 |
| 8 | 110.66 ft | 1991-04-04 |
Frequently asked questions
Is the Bear Creek flooding at Barker?
No. The Bear Creek at Barker is at 96.89 ft, 11.11 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Barker?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 108 ft, minor flooding 111 ft, moderate flooding 112 ft and major flooding 113.5 ft.
What is the highest the Bear Creek has been at Barker?
The highest crest on record is 114.86 ft, on 2016-04-18.
Is the Bear Creek high or low right now at Barker?
At 96.89 ft it is higher than 52% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge BBAT2); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 08072730). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.