River stage
Mansfield, Walnut Creek
- River level
- 6.71 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -0.20 ft
- Recent high
- 10.04 ft
- Recent low
- 6.49 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS MNFT2
- 30-day change
- +0.08 ft
- Average
- 6.74 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 33.78 ft
In brief
The Walnut Creek at Mansfield, TX read 6.71 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 9.29 ft below action stage. That is 0.08 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge MNFT2
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 33.78 ft | 1989-05-17 |
| 2 | 31.45 ft | 2010-09-08 |
| 3 | 30.32 ft | 1991-12-20 |
| 4 | 29.70 ft | 1979-05-03 |
| 5 | 29.12 ft | 2024-05-05 |
| 6 | 29.05 ft | 1969-05-07 |
| 7 | 29.05 ft | 1977-03-27 |
| 8 | 28.60 ft | 1973-06-04 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 19.00 ft
Minor flooding will occur along the creek through Mansfield, downstream of Joe Pool Lake. By 19 feet, Retta Road is flooded.
- 22.00 ft
Moderate flooding will occur along the creek through Mansfield, downstream of Joe Pool Lake. At 22 feet, Retta Road, North Street, Walnut Creek Road, and Magnolia Road are all flooded.
- 25.00 ft
Major flooding will occur along the creek through Mansfield, downstream of Joe Pool Lake. At 25 feet, several houses near the creek begin to flood. Oliver Nature Park and Town Park are also flooded. Retta Road, North Street, Walnut Creek Road, and Magnolia Road are flooded with several feet of water.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Walnut Creek flooding at Mansfield?
No. The Walnut Creek at Mansfield is at 6.71 ft, 9.29 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Mansfield?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 16 ft, minor flooding 19 ft, moderate flooding 22 ft and major flooding 25 ft.
What is the highest the Walnut Creek has been at Mansfield?
The highest crest on record is 33.78 ft, on 1989-05-17.
Is the Walnut Creek high or low right now at Mansfield?
At 6.71 ft it is higher than 76% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge MNFT2); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 08049700). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.