River stage
Rockdale, Little River
- River level
- 4.20 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -0.21 ft
- Recent high
- 26.71 ft
- Recent low
- 3.78 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS RLRT2
- 30-day change
- -0.28 ft
- Average
- 6.03 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 40.00 ft
In brief
The Little River at Rockdale, TX read 4.20 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 22.80 ft below action stage. That is 0.28 ft lower than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge RLRT2
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 40.00 ft | 1981-02-11 |
| 2 | 38.34 ft | 1991-12-21 |
| 3 | 36.13 ft | 2016-04-18 |
| 4 | 36.04 ft | 2007-07-15 |
| 5 | 35.78 ft | 2015-05-27 |
| 6 | 35.67 ft | 1981-06-15 |
| 7 | 35.41 ft | 1992-02-05 |
| 8 | 34.97 ft | 1992-05-18 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 27.00 ft
Bankfull stage with no flooding expected.
- 30.00 ft
Minor lowland flooding is expected along the left bank.
- 33.00 ft
Moderate lowland flooding is expected along both banks.
- 34.00 ft
Moderate lowland flooding is expected with water on the lower docks and steps of the Alcoa pumping plant.
- 35.70 ft
Major lowland flooding is occurring with water on the dock.
- 36.00 ft
Widespread major lowland flooding is expected.
- 38.30 ft
Widespread major flooding is expected.
- 40.00 ft
Widespread major flooding is expected.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Little River flooding at Rockdale?
No. The Little River at Rockdale is at 4.2 ft, 22.8 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Rockdale?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 27 ft, minor flooding 30 ft, moderate flooding 33 ft and major flooding 35 ft.
What is the highest the Little River has been at Rockdale?
The highest crest on record is 40.0 ft, on 1981-02-11.
Is the Little River high or low right now at Rockdale?
At 4.2 ft it is higher than 34% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge RLRT2); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 08106350). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.