River stage
Dekalb, Red River
- River level
- 8.97 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -0.19 ft
- Recent high
- 21.83 ft
- Recent low
- 7.55 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS DEKT2
- 30-day change
- +1.13 ft
- Average
- 10.00 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 36.00 ft
In brief
The Red River at Dekalb, TX read 8.97 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 14.53 ft below action stage. That is 1.13 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge DEKT2
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 36.00 ft | 1938-02-15 |
| 2 | 35.50 ft | 1908-05-31 |
| 3 | 35.00 ft | 2015-06-02 |
| 4 | 34.42 ft | 1990-05-06 |
| 5 | 33.50 ft | 1945-03-29 |
| 6 | 32.44 ft | 2015-06-25 |
| 7 | 32.20 ft | 1957-06-07 |
| 8 | 31.55 ft | 1971-12-12 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 24.00 ft
Minor lowland flooding and bank erosion. Move livestock next to the river to higher ground.
- 24.50 ft
Flooding will continue to decrease along the Red River, although bank erosion problems will continue. Minor overflow of low banks will continue, especially on the Oklahoma side of the river.
- 27.00 ft
Flooding of some two thousand acres of flood plain occur. Ranchers should move livestock and equipment to higher ground. Moderate to severe bank erosion occurs.
- 30.00 ft
Several thousands of acres of farm land and pasture flood. Livestock must be evacuated to higher ground. Much of the flood plain is inundated, and preparations for a major flood should be made.
- 33.00 ft
The approaches to the U.S. highway 259 bridge inundate. Flooding along some ten thousand acres. Complete evacuation of livestock is encouraged. Texas highway 8, from New Boston, Texas to Foreman, Arkansas closes.
- 34.50 ft
Near record flooding of some twenty thousand acres will continue. Severe backwater flooding of Pecan and Nolan Bayous occurs. The U.S. highway 259 bridge approaches flood. Also expect severe backwater flooding of Walnut Bayou to near Tom, Oklahoma.
- 36.00 ft
Record flooding occurs. Some twenty five thousand acres flood. All establishments and residences, including farms and ranches, should be completely evacuated.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Red River flooding at Dekalb?
No. The Red River at Dekalb is at 8.97 ft, 14.53 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Dekalb?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 23.5 ft, minor flooding 24 ft, moderate flooding 27 ft and major flooding 30 ft.
What is the highest the Red River has been at Dekalb?
The highest crest on record is 36.0 ft, on 1938-02-15.
Is the Red River high or low right now at Dekalb?
At 8.97 ft it is higher than 57% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge DEKT2); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 07336820). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.