River stage
Justiceburg, Brazos River
- River level
- 5.98 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -0.46 ft
- Recent high
- 7.51 ft
- Recent low
- 5.95 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS JTBT2
- 30-day change
- -0.34 ft
- Average
- 6.45 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 25.80 ft
In brief
The Brazos River at Justiceburg, TX read 5.98 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 4.02 ft below action stage. That is 0.34 ft lower than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge JTBT2
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 25.80 ft | 1914-01-01 |
| 2 | 22.20 ft | 1955-09-01 |
| 3 | 20.66 ft | 2010-07-04 |
| 4 | 19.81 ft | 1969-05-06 |
| 5 | 19.12 ft | 2015-05-05 |
| 6 | 17.75 ft | 2008-09-12 |
| 7 | 17.15 ft | 2020-05-20 |
| 8 | 17.10 ft | 2000-10-25 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 10.00 ft
The river is out of it's normal low banks.
- 15.00 ft
The pool elevation of Lake Alan Henry will increase significantly.
- 17.00 ft
Pool elevation of lake alan henry may rise very quickly and impact boat docks. Mooring of docks may need to be made to prevent damage.
- 19.00 ft
The river is up to the I-beams supporting the U.S. Highway 84 bridge. Minor flooding of ranch land begins to occur. The river will have a very swift and dangerous current. The pool elevation of Lake Alan Henry will rise very quickly, possibly by 10 feet or more.
- 20.00 ft
The water is up to the bottom of the I-beams on U.S. 84. The current is very swift and dangerous. Expect Lake Alan Henry to rise very quickly, possibly by 10 feet or more.
- 24.00 ft
The southbound lanes of U.S. Highway 84 may flood to the north of the bridge. The river will have a very swift and dangerous current. Moderate flooding of ranch land occurs and a very rapid rise in the level of Lake Alan Henry can be expected, likely 10 feet or more.
- 26.00 ft
The road surface of the bridge will beging to flood. The approaches to the bridge on the north side will be 2 to 3 feet deep.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Brazos River flooding at Justiceburg?
No. The Brazos River at Justiceburg is at 5.98 ft, 4.02 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Justiceburg?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 10 ft, minor flooding 19 ft, moderate flooding 21 ft and major flooding 26 ft.
What is the highest the Brazos River has been at Justiceburg?
The highest crest on record is 25.8 ft, on 1914-01-01.
Is the Brazos River high or low right now at Justiceburg?
At 5.98 ft it is higher than 2% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge JTBT2); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 08079600). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.