River stage
Palo Pinto, Brazos River
- River level
- 0.73 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -0.29 ft
- Recent high
- 2.30 ft
- Recent low
- 0.69 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS PLOT2
- 30-day change
- -0.57 ft
- Average
- 1.33 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 30.00 ft
In brief
The Brazos River at Palo Pinto, TX read 0.73 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 13.27 ft below action stage. That is 0.57 ft lower than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge PLOT2
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30.00 ft | 1930-06-16 |
| 2 | 28.87 ft | 1957-04-29 |
| 3 | 26.53 ft | 1981-10-13 |
| 4 | 23.25 ft | 1990-04-27 |
| 5 | 22.93 ft | 1978-08-08 |
| 6 | 22.89 ft | 2007-07-01 |
| 7 | 21.67 ft | 1991-12-20 |
| 8 | 21.18 ft | 1997-02-20 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 16.00 ft
Minor flooding is expected. Out buildings at the canoe rental near the river will begin to flood.
- 18.00 ft
Moderate river flooding is expected. Numerous trailer homes will flood at Pleasant Valley.
- 22.00 ft
Major river flooding is expected. Cabins and a house at the Crosby canoe rental will be flooded.
- 23.00 ft
Major river flooding is expected. Cabins and a house at the Crosby canoe rental will be flooded.
- 26.50 ft
Major river flooding is expected. Cabins and a house at the Crosby canoe rental will be well underwater.
- 29.00 ft
Major river flooding is expected. Cabins and a house at the Crosby canoe rental will be underwater.
- 33.00 ft
Major river flooding is expected. Cabins and a house at the Crosby canoe rental will be well underwater.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Brazos River flooding at Palo Pinto?
No. The Brazos River at Palo Pinto is at 0.73 ft, 13.27 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Palo Pinto?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 14 ft, minor flooding 16 ft, moderate flooding 18 ft and major flooding 22 ft.
What is the highest the Brazos River has been at Palo Pinto?
The highest crest on record is 30.0 ft, on 1930-06-16.
Is the Brazos River high or low right now at Palo Pinto?
At 0.73 ft it is higher than 4% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge PLOT2); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 08089000). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.