Sweetwater Creek at Kelton, TX

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

What floods at each level

From the National Weather Service, highest first.

• 20 ftRecord flooding is occuring. Highway 592, south of bridge, flooded and impassable. Massive flooding of ranch and farm land occurs. Cattle and farm equipment losses are likely.
• 19 ftThe south approach to bridge along highway 592 is flooded. The road that leads to Britt Ranch just downstream of gage site is flooded. Widespread flooding of ranch and farm land occurs. Cattle and farm equipment losses are possible.
• 18 ftFlood stage. The south approach to bridge along highway 592 begins to flood. The road that leads to Britt Ranch just downstream of gage site begins to flood. Widespread flooding of ranch and farm land occurs. Cattle and farm equipment losses are possible.
• 11 ftWater overflows both banks. Cattle in flood plain are threatened and should have easy access to higher ground.

Highest crests on record

1. 20 ft — May 16, 1957
2. 15.73 ft — May 20, 1977
3. 14.95 ft — April 18, 1970
4. 14.32 ft — October 9, 1968
5. 14.15 ft — August 19, 1963

Recent crests: 12.26 ft (May 25, 2010) · 15.73 ft (May 20, 1977) · 14.12 ft (November 3, 1974) · 14.95 ft (April 18, 1970) · 14.32 ft (October 9, 1968)

Up and down the river, and nearby

• Sweetwater Creek near Sweetwater, OK
• North Fork of the Red River at Shamrock, TX
• Washita River near Cheyenne, OK
• North Fork of the Red River near Sayre, OK
• Elm Fork of North Fork Red River near Carl, OK
• Canadian River at Canadian, TX
• Salt Fork of the Red River at Wellington, TX
• North Fork of the Red River near Carter, OK