Willis Creek near Granger water level
River gauge, Willis Creek, Texas, United States
Right now
Very low for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 0.0 cfs
History
What this means
Low water at Willis Creek near Granger: the gauge reads 3.47 ft, far below normal for mid-October.
That puts it 0.86 ft below the median of 4.33 ft for mid-October, based on 9 years of readings.
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. Without real rain upstream, that is unlikely to change quickly. The 30-day range is 3.45 ft – 3.49 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, and it usually takes a few days of steady rain to change that.
Compared with 9 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 4.33 ft0.86 ft below the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 3.53 ft – 6.10 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (9 years of records)
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 3.45 ft – 3.49 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 3.45 ft – 12.86 ft
- Highest on record
- 24.01 ftMay 20, 2026
Paddling and fishing conditions
At low levels, plan for shorter paddling trips and expect to walk your boat through a few shoals.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24.01 ft | May 20, 2026 |
| 2 | 23.24 ft | May 25, 2015 |
| 3 | 23.19 ft | June 2, 2016 |
| 4 | 23.16 ft | September 8, 2010 |
| 5 | 22.96 ft | April 21, 2026 |
| 6 | 22.69 ft | October 16, 2018 |
| 7 | 22.57 ft | October 31, 2013 |
| 8 | 22.20 ft | September 11, 2009 |
| 9 | 22.19 ft | April 28, 2024 |
| 10 | 20.76 ft | June 1, 2021 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Granger Lake near GrangerLake, Granger Lake | 503.84 ft | Normal | −0.01 ft | 6 mi |
| LBC Dam 25 near TaylorReservoir, LBC Dam 25 | 593.86 ft | Normal | ±0 | 9 mi |
| San Gabriel River at LaneportRiver gauge, San Gabriel River | 4.94 ft | Normal | ±0 | 9 mi |
| Berry Creek at Airport Rd near GeorgetownRiver gauge, Berry Creek | 9.24 ft | Low | −0.01 ft | 14 mi |
| Brushy Creek at FM 619 near TaylorRiver gauge, Brushy Creek | 22.67 ft | Very high | +15.72 ft | 14 mi |
| UBC Dam 18 near HuttoReservoir, UBC Dam 18 | 657.18 ft | Very low | −0.03 ft | 14 mi |
| UBC Dam 15 near Round RockReservoir, UBC Dam 15 | 697.28 ft | Very low | −0.01 ft | 14 mi |
| UBC Dam 16 near Round RockReservoir, UBC Dam 16 | 712.95 ft | Very low | −0.02 ft | 15 mi |
Questions and answers
What is a normal level for Willis Creek near Granger in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 4.33 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 3.53 ft and 6.10 ft, based on 9 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 Willis Creek near Granger today?
On Oct 18, 2026, 04:45 PM CDT, the water level was 3.47 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Willis Creek near Granger rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Steady over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Willis Creek near Granger normal?
Very low for mid-October. Compared with 9 years of daily readings for this time of year.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Willis Creek near Granger?
The highest level on record is 24.01 ft on May 20, 2026.
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:08105505(Agency page)- Coordinates
30.70217, -97.43417(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 | 3.47 ft | 2026-10-18 21:45 | Provisional |
| Flow | 0.0 cfs | 2026-10-18 21:45 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Willis Creek near Granger (usgs:08105505). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/texas/willis-creek-near-granger
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