River Conditions
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River stage

Winchell, Colorado River

River level
1.19 ft
Status
Below flood stage
Action stage
24.00 ft
Flood stage
26.00 ft
Record crest
62.20 ft

Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS WCHT2

Record crest
62.20 ft
Flood stage
26.00 ft
Moderate flood
30.00 ft
Major flood
34.00 ft
Crest date
1936-09-19

In brief

The Colorado River at Winchell, TX read 1.19 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 22.81 ft below action stage.

Source: National Weather Service gauge WCHT2

Stage threshold profile

Action stage 24.00 ftMinor flooding 26.00 ftModerate flooding 30.00 ftMajor flooding 34.00 ft CURRENT 1.19 ft

Highest crests on record

RankCrestDate
1 62.20 ft 1936-09-19
2 56.20 ft 1906-08-08
3 51.80 ft 1930-10-15
4 46.37 ft 1955-05-19
5 46.10 ft 1959-10-06
6 46.00 ft 1957-05-13
7 45.70 ft 1938-07-24
8 44.56 ft 1957-10-15

Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.

What happens at each level

  1. 26.00 ft

    Minor lowland flooding will occur.

  2. 30.00 ft

    Moderate lowland flooding will occur. Secondary roads and low water crossings will be flooded.

  3. 34.00 ft

    Major lowland flooding will occur. Secondary roads and low water crossings will be flooded.

Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Colorado River flooding at Winchell?

No. The Colorado River at Winchell is at 1.19 ft, 22.81 ft below action stage.

What is the flood stage at Winchell?

The National Weather Service sets action stage 24 ft, minor flooding 26 ft, moderate flooding 30 ft and major flooding 34 ft.

What is the highest the Colorado River has been at Winchell?

The highest crest on record is 62.2 ft, on 1936-09-19.

Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge WCHT2); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 08138000). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.