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Willis Creek near Granger water level

River gauge, Willis Creek, Texas, United States

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Right now

Very low for mid-October

Water level

3.47ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Flow
0.0 cfs
10 20 Highest onrecord 24.01 ft

History

History
510ftOct 12Oct 13Oct 15Oct 17Oct 18510ftOct 12Oct 15Oct 18
510ftSep 19Sep 26Oct 3Oct 11Oct 18510ftSep 19Oct 3Oct 18
510ftOct 2025Jan 2026Apr 2026Jul 2026Oct 2026510ftOct 2025Apr 2026Oct 2026
Water level Normal range (10–90 %)

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

RankLevelDate
124.01 ftMay 20, 2026
223.24 ftMay 25, 2015
323.19 ftJune 2, 2016
423.16 ftSeptember 8, 2010
522.96 ftApril 21, 2026
622.69 ftOctober 16, 2018
722.57 ftOctober 31, 2013
822.20 ftSeptember 11, 2009
922.19 ftApril 28, 2024
1020.76 ftJune 1, 2021

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:35 AM Sunset 06:56 PM Daylight 11 hr, 22 min First quarter 53%

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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

ParameterLast valueTime (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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How to cite

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

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.