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Brazos River near South Bend water level

River gauge, Brazos River, Texas, United States

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High for mid-October

Water level

8.40ft Down 2.70 ft over the last 24 hours

Flow
1,960 cfs
0 13 25 38 Highest onrecord 41.50 ft Minor floodstage 21.00 ft

History

1020ftOct 13Oct 14Oct 16Oct 18Oct 19Minor flood stage1020ftOct 13Oct 16Oct 19Minor flood stage
1020ftSep 20Sep 27Oct 4Oct 12Oct 19Minor flood stage1020ftSep 20Oct 4Oct 19Minor flood stage
1020ftOct 2025Jan 2026Apr 2026Jul 2026Oct 2026Minor flood stage1020ftOct 2025Apr 2026Oct 2026Minor flood stage
1020ftJanMarMayJulSepNov20261020ftJanAprJulOct2026

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Water level Normal range (10–90 %) Minor flood stage

What this means

The Brazos River near South Bend is above normal at 8.40 ft.

That puts it 4.29 ft above the median of 4.11 ft for mid-October, based on 26 years of readings. It is 12.60 ft below the flood stage of 21.00 ft. A year ago it stood at 3.28 ft (+5.12 ft).

It has dropped 2.70 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 2.11 ft and 12.60 ft.

That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest.

Compared with 26 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date
4.11 ft4.29 ft above the median for this date
Normal for this date
3.04 ft – 8.45 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (26 years of records)
Same day last year
3.28 ft+5.12 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days
2.11 ft – 12.60 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months
2.11 ft – 12.12 ft
Highest on record
41.50 ftAugust 6, 1978

Floating and fishing near Brazos River near South Bend

Experienced paddlers may enjoy higher water, but many outfitters stop rentals once a river runs this high.

Flood stage here is 21.00 ft, 12.60 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

What happens at each level

41.00 ft
Major flooding is expected along the river near Graham. Highway 67 will be impassable near the river.
39.00 ft
Major flooding is expected along the river near Graham. The Highway 67 bridge approach ramps will be inundated.
34.00 ft
Major flooding is expected along the river. The rural RV park near the gage will experience widespread flooding.
28.00 ft
Moderate flooding is expected along the river. The rural RV park near the gage will be inundated with several feet of water.
26.00 ft
Minor flooding is expected along the river. The FM 1287 bridge approaches downstream of the gage may begin to flood. Pasturelands near the river will flood.
21.00 ft
Minor flooding is expected along the river. Pasturelands near the river will flood.
8.40 ft
Right now

Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.

Highest crests on record

Chance of at least minor flooding in October to December: < 5 %.

RankLevelDate
141.50 ftAugust 6, 1978
236.20 ftJanuary 1, 1976
335.50 ftJune 16, 1930
434.27 ftMay 4, 1990
532.70 ftApril 29, 1957
630.35 ftOctober 15, 1981
729.50 ftSeptember 24, 1900
828.92 ftJune 27, 1982
928.73 ftSeptember 26, 1955
1028.20 ftDecember 22, 1991

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

19 Mon 73° 47° – Wind 12 mph
20 Tue 76° 52° – Wind 10 mph
21 Wed 80° 59° – Wind 9 mph
22 Thu 82° 63° – Wind 10 mph
23 Fri 82° 64° – Wind 14 mph
24 Sat 80° 62° – Wind 16 mph
25 Sun 78° 64° – Wind 9 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:42 AM Sunset 06:58 PM Daylight 11 hr, 15 min First quarter 63%

Map

Other gauges on the Brazos River

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Brazos River at SeymourRiver gauge, Brazos River 3.69 ft Very high −0.92 ft 53 mi
Brazos River near GrafordRiver gauge, Brazos River 65.65 ft Normal +0.59 ft 18 mi
Brazos River near Palo PintoRiver gauge, Brazos River 1.01 ft Very low −0.03 ft 23 mi
Brazos River near Glen RoseRiver gauge, Brazos River 3.97 ft Very low −0.03 ft 76 mi
Brazos River near AquillaRiver gauge, Brazos River 7.19 ft Normal +0.06 ft 115 mi
Brazos River at WacoRiver gauge, Brazos River 1.10 ft Very low −0.01 ft 138 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Lake Graham near GrahamLake, Lake Graham 1,068.18 ft Very low −0.03 ft 8 mi
Clear Fk Brazos River at EliasvilleRiver gauge, Clear Fk Brazos River 9.59 ft Normal +2.74 ft 8 mi
Possum Kingdom Lake at Sandy Beach near GrafordLake, Possum Kingdom Lake 996.00 ft Normal +0.40 ft 12 mi
Rock Creek at Rock Creek Rd near BrysonRiver gauge, Rock Creek 0.0 cfs Normal ±0 14 mi
Possum Kingdom Lake above McGinnis Pt near GrafordLake, Possum Kingdom Lake 995.65 ft Normal +0.44 ft 14 mi
Possum Kingdom Lake near GrafordLake, Possum Kingdom Lake 995.71 ft Normal +0.45 ft 16 mi
Hubbard Creek near BreckenridgeRiver gauge, Hubbard Creek 0.0 cfs Low ±0 22 mi
Hubbard Creek Reservoir near BreckenridgeReservoir, Hubbard Creek Reservoir 1,166.06 ft Very low −0.03 ft 23 mi

Questions and answers

How does the Brazos River near South Bend compare with last year?

It is 5.12 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 3.28 ft.

What is flood stage for the Brazos River near South Bend?

The official flood stage is 21.00 ft. The level is currently 12.60 ft below it.

What is a normal level for the Brazos River near South Bend in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 4.11 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 3.04 ft and 8.45 ft, based on 26 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 Brazos River near South Bend today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 05:25 PM CDT, the water level was 8.40 ft. Down 2.70 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Brazos River near South Bend rising or falling?

Down 2.70 ft over the last 24 hours. Up 5.81 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Brazos River near South Bend normal?

High for mid-October. Compared with 26 years of daily readings for this time of year.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
Operator
U.S. Geological Survey
Station code
usgs:08088000 (Agency page)
Coordinates
33.02428, -98.64395 (WGS84)
Vertical datum
NGVD29
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 8.40 ft 2026-10-19 22:25 Provisional
Flow 1,960 cfs 2026-10-19 22:25 Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Brazos River near South Bend (usgs:08088000). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/texas/brazos-river-near-south-bend

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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer