River stage
Cooper, North Sulphur River
- River level
- 0.39 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -0.01 ft
- Recent high
- 5.08 ft
- Recent low
- -0.06 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS CPPT2
- 30-day change
- +0.29 ft
- Average
- 0.81 ft
- Readings
- 98
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 36.16 ft
In brief
The North Sulphur River at Cooper, TX read 0.39 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 27.61 ft below action stage. That is 0.29 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge CPPT2
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 36.16 ft | 1971-10-19 |
| 2 | 34.76 ft | 1982-05-13 |
| 3 | 34.76 ft | 2002-10-19 |
| 4 | 34.75 ft | 2008-03-19 |
| 5 | 34.30 ft | 1971-12-10 |
| 6 | 34.06 ft | 1989-06-04 |
| 7 | 34.00 ft | 1969-05-07 |
| 8 | 33.75 ft | 2015-11-27 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 30.00 ft
Minor flooding will occur along the river. Agriculture and livestock near the river will be impacted.
- 34.00 ft
Moderate flooding will occur along the river. Agriculture and livestock near the river will be impacted.
- 37.00 ft
Major flooding will occur along the river. Agriculture and livestock near the river will be impacted.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the North Sulphur River flooding at Cooper?
No. The North Sulphur River at Cooper is at 0.39 ft, 27.61 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Cooper?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 28 ft, minor flooding 30 ft, moderate flooding 34 ft and major flooding 37 ft.
What is the highest the North Sulphur River has been at Cooper?
The highest crest on record is 36.16 ft, on 1971-10-19.
Is the North Sulphur River high or low right now at Cooper?
At 0.39 ft it is higher than 45% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge CPPT2); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 07343000). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.