River stage
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS WCHT2
In brief
The Colorado River at Winchell, TX read 1.19 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 22.81 ft below action stage.
Source: National Weather Service gauge WCHT2
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 62.20 ft | 1936-09-19 |
| 2 | 56.20 ft | 1906-08-08 |
| 3 | 51.80 ft | 1930-10-15 |
| 4 | 46.37 ft | 1955-05-19 |
| 5 | 46.10 ft | 1959-10-06 |
| 6 | 46.00 ft | 1957-05-13 |
| 7 | 45.70 ft | 1938-07-24 |
| 8 | 44.56 ft | 1957-10-15 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
Minor lowland flooding will occur.
Moderate lowland flooding will occur. Secondary roads and low water crossings will be flooded.
Major lowland flooding will occur. Secondary roads and low water crossings will be flooded.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
No. The Colorado River at Winchell is at 1.19 ft, 22.81 ft below action stage.
The National Weather Service sets action stage 24 ft, minor flooding 26 ft, moderate flooding 30 ft and major flooding 34 ft.
The highest crest on record is 62.2 ft, on 1936-09-19.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge WCHT2); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 08138000). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.