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Walnut Creek (Mansfield, TX)

River level
6.71 ft
Status
Below flood stage

Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS

Gauges reporting
1 of 1
Above flood stage
0
Above action stage
0
Overall
Below flood stage
Publisher
NWS · USGS

In brief

On Oct 13, 2026, 1 of 1 gauge on the Walnut Creek (Mansfield, TX) reported, and none was above flood stage.

Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges

Walnut Creek level at Mansfield

The Walnut Creek is measured in one place, at Mansfield, TX. The height below is the river at that spot rather than along its whole length, because the National Weather Service sets a flood stage for each gauge separately.

LocationState Level Flood stage Status
Mansfield TX 6.71 ft 19.00 ft normal, falling

Recent levels on the Walnut Creek

The chart covers the last 122 days of readings at Mansfield, TX.

Full history for Mansfield →

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Walnut Creek flooding right now?

No. The Walnut Creek is below flood stage at Mansfield, TX, its only gauge, as of 2026-10-13.

How high is the Walnut Creek?

The Walnut Creek is at 6.71 ft at Mansfield, TX, the only gauge on the river.

Where is the Walnut Creek measured?

The National Weather Service and USGS operate one gauge on the Walnut Creek, at Mansfield, TX.

What does flood stage mean?

Flood stage is the height at which a river begins to cause problems at that specific location. On the Walnut Creek it is set for the gauge at Mansfield, TX, so it describes conditions there rather than along the whole river. Action stage is the lower level at which forecasters start watching closely.

River stages and flood categories from the NOAA National Weather Service; daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.