Little Walnut Creek at Georgian Dr, Austin water level
River gauge, Little Walnut Creek, Texas, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 0.4 cfs
History
20252026
What this means
The gauge at Little Walnut Creek at Georgian Dr, Austin reads 0.35 ft, a normal level for mid-October.
The median for mid-October is 0.38 ft, based on 17 years of readings, so the river stage is 0.03 ft below typical. On the same day last year the reading was 0.36 ft, a difference of −0.01 ft.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 0.31 ft and 0.81 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Compared with 17 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 0.38 ft0.03 ft below the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 0.30 ft – 0.53 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (17 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 0.36 ft−0.01 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 0.31 ft – 0.81 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 0.29 ft – 1.46 ft
- Highest on record
- 12.76 ftMay 25, 2015
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.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.76 ft | May 25, 2015 |
| 2 | 10.31 ft | September 18, 2014 |
| 3 | 10.05 ft | April 6, 2019 |
| 4 | 8.93 ft | September 7, 2010 |
| 5 | 8.91 ft | October 30, 2015 |
| 6 | 8.37 ft | May 10, 2012 |
| 7 | 7.97 ft | March 28, 2018 |
| 8 | 7.49 ft | September 29, 2013 |
| 9 | 7.27 ft | August 22, 2022 |
| 10 | 6.67 ft | May 28, 2021 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shoal Creek at Silverway Dr, AustinRiver gauge, Shoal Creek | 0.0 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 2.4 mi |
| Waller Creek at Koenig Lane, AustinRiver gauge, Waller Creek | 0.0 cfs | Low | ±0 | 2.6 mi |
| Walnut Creek at Dessau Rd, AustinRiver gauge, Walnut Creek | 0.2 cfs | Low | +0.2 cfs | 2.7 mi |
| Ft Br Boggy Creek at Manor Rd, AustinRiver gauge, Ft Br Boggy Creek | 1.25 ft | Normal | ±0 | 3.8 mi |
| Boggy Creek at Manor Rd, AustinRiver gauge, Boggy Creek | 0.0 cfs | Low | ±0 | 4.8 mi |
| Bull Creek at Loop 360 near AustinRiver gauge, Bull Creek | 1.11 ft | Very low | −0.12 ft | 5.3 mi |
| Walnut Creek at Webberville Rd, AustinRiver gauge, Walnut Creek | 4.00 ft | Normal | −0.01 ft | 5.5 mi |
| Western Tributary to Gilleland Creek near ManorRiver gauge, Western Tributary to Gilleland Creek | 8.14 ft | Very high | +0.02 ft | 6.1 mi |
Questions and answers
Is Little Walnut Creek at Georgian Dr, Austin higher than last year?
No, it is 0.01 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 0.36 ft.
What is a normal level for Little Walnut Creek at Georgian Dr, Austin in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 0.38 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 0.30 ft and 0.53 ft, based on 17 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 Little Walnut Creek at Georgian Dr, Austin today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 05:00 PM CDT, the water level was 0.35 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Little Walnut Creek at Georgian Dr, Austin rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Steady over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Little Walnut Creek at Georgian Dr, Austin normal?
Normal for mid-October. Compared with 17 years of daily readings for this time of year.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Little Walnut Creek at Georgian Dr, Austin?
The highest level on record is 12.76 ft on May 25, 2015.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:08158380(Agency page)- Coordinates
30.35437, -97.69808(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 | 0.35 ft | 2026-10-19 22:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 0.4 cfs | 2026-10-19 22:00 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Little Walnut Creek at Georgian Dr, Austin (usgs:08158380). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/texas/little-walnut-creek-at-georgian-dr-austin
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