San Gabriel River at Laneport water level
River gauge, San Gabriel River, Texas, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 6.1 cfs
History
20252026
What this means
The gauge at San Gabriel River at Laneport reads 4.94 ft, a normal level for mid-October.
The median for mid-October is 4.87 ft, based on 34 years of readings, so the river stage is 0.08 ft above typical. On the same day last year the reading was 4.79 ft, a difference of +0.15 ft.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 4.90 ft and 4.96 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Compared with 34 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 4.87 ft0.08 ft above the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 4.60 ft – 5.69 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (34 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 4.79 ft+0.15 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 4.90 ft – 4.96 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 4.78 ft – 13.07 ft
What the stage means on the water
A normal level is usually prime time for floating and wade fishing, as long as the weather holds upstream.
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Other gauges on the San Gabriel River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Gabriel River near WeirRiver gauge, San Gabriel River | 6.67 ft | No reference yet | +0.01 ft | 19 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Granger Lake near GrangerLake, Granger Lake | 503.84 ft | Normal | −0.02 ft | 2.8 mi |
| Willis Creek near GrangerRiver gauge, Willis Creek | 3.48 ft | Very low | ±0 | 9 mi |
| Brushy Creek at FM 619 near TaylorRiver gauge, Brushy Creek | 6.94 ft | Very low | −15.72 ft | 13 mi |
| LBC Dam 25 near TaylorReservoir, LBC Dam 25 | 593.86 ft | Normal | ±0 | 15 mi |
| Little River near RockdaleRiver gauge, Little River | 4.09 ft | Low | −0.03 ft | 16 mi |
| Brushy Creek at FM 973 near CouplandRiver gauge, Brushy Creek | 5.28 ft | Normal | +0.03 ft | 19 mi |
| Little River near Little RiverRiver gauge, Little River | 1.40 ft | Low | ±0 | 19 mi |
| UBC Dam 21 near HuttoReservoir, UBC Dam 21 | 616.13 ft | Low | −0.05 ft | 21 mi |
Questions and answers
Is the San Gabriel River at Laneport higher than last year?
Yes, it is 0.15 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 4.79 ft.
What is a normal level for the San Gabriel River at Laneport in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 4.87 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 4.60 ft and 5.69 ft, based on 34 years of records.
Is gage height the same as water depth?
No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.
What is the water level of San Gabriel River at Laneport today?
On Oct 18, 2026, 02:15 PM CDT, the water level was 4.94 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is San Gabriel River at Laneport rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Steady over the last 7 days.
Is the level of San Gabriel River at Laneport normal?
Normal for mid-October. Compared with 34 years of daily readings for this time of year.
How often is this data updated?
The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:08105700(Agency page)- Coordinates
30.69436, -97.27888(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- NAVD88
- Update interval
- every 15 minutes
- Licence
- Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision
Published series
| Parameter | Last value | Time (UTC) | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water level | 4.94 ft | 2026-10-18 19:15 | Provisional |
| Flow | 6.1 cfs | 2026-10-18 19:15 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: San Gabriel River at Laneport (usgs:08105700). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/texas/san-gabriel-river-at-laneport
How we check values
Each reading is stored as published. We hold back values that jump faster than physically plausible and show the measurement time with every value.
Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer