Dove Creek (Concho River Basin) at Knickerbocker, TX
River level and flood forecast · Tom Green County
Normal1.9 ftas of Mon 2:30 PM
The river is 16.1 ft below flood stage (18 ft).
The last 7 days and the forecast
NWS forecast issued Sun, Dec 31, 6 PM. Forecasts change as rain falls and as upstream water arrives.
Flood stages
| Major flood stage | 26 ft |
| Moderate flood stage | 22 ft |
| Flood stage | 18 ft |
| Action stage | 14 ft |
| Record crest (August 12, 1971) | 20.66 ft |
What floods at each level
From the National Weather Service, highest first.
- 26 ftMajor flooding will occur to structures along Dove Creek at FM Road 2335. The approach to the bridge on FM Road 2335 will begin to flood.
- 22 ftModerate flooding will occur. Houses along the banks of the river near FM Road 2335 will be flooded. Secondary roads and low water crossings will be flooded.
- 18 ftMinor flooding will occur. Water will begin to threaten houses along the banks of the river at FM Road 2335.
Highest crests on record
- 20.66 ft — August 12, 1971
- 20.1 ft — August 29, 1996
- 19.7 ft — May 11, 1975
- 19.06 ft — February 20, 1997
- 18.57 ft — April 16, 1971
Recent crests: 19.06 ft (February 20, 1997) · 20.1 ft (August 29, 1996) · 16.77 ft (June 15, 1983) · 13.77 ft (October 13, 1981) · 18.52 ft (May 15, 1980)
Up and down the river, and nearby
- Spring Creek (Concho River Basin) above Tankersley, TX
- South Concho River at Christoval, TX
- Pecan Creek (Concho River Basin) near San Angelo, TX
- Middle Concho River above Tankersley, TX
- Concho River at San Angelo, TX
- North Concho River near Carlsbad, TX
- Colorado River (TX) at Robert Lee, TX
- North Concho River at Sterling City, TX
Not an official source. River levels, forecasts, flood stages and impacts are from the National Weather Service (KNBT2); flow from the U.S. Geological Survey. Readings are provisional. In a flood, follow your local officials and the NWS at weather.gov.