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Canyon Lake near New Braunfels water level

Lake, Canyon Lake, Texas, United States

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High for mid-October

Surface elevation

907.76ft Down 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours

900 925 950 Highest onrecord 950.02 ft Minor floodstage 943.00 ft

History

890900910ftOct 10Oct 11Oct 13Oct 15Oct 16890900910ftOct 10Oct 13Oct 16
890900910ftSep 17Sep 24Oct 1Oct 9Oct 16890900910ftSep 17Oct 1Oct 16
880900920940ftOct 2025Jan 2026Apr 2026Jul 2026Oct 2026Minor flood stage880900920940ftOct 2025Apr 2026Oct 2026Minor flood stage
880900920940ftOct 2020Apr 2022Oct 2023Apr 2025Oct 2026Minor flood stage880900920940ftOct 2020Oct 2023Oct 2026Minor flood stage
880890900910ftJanMarMayJulSepNov2026880890900910ftJanAprJulOct2026

202120222023202420252026

Surface elevation Normal range (10–90 %) Minor flood stage

What this means

There is plenty of water in Canyon Lake near New Braunfels: 907.76 ft, above normal for mid-October.

It is 35.24 ft below the flood stage of 943.00 ft. That puts it 16.63 ft above the median of 891.13 ft for mid-October, based on 7 years of readings. A year ago it stood at 890.84 ft (+16.92 ft).

The level is falling, down 0.05 ft over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 907.76 ft and 908.49 ft.

Many reservoirs reach their low point of the year in fall, before winter rain and snow start the refill.

Compared with 7 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date
891.13 ft16.63 ft above the median for this date
Normal for this date
883.22 ft – 908.71 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (7 years of records)
Same day last year
890.84 ft+16.92 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days
907.76 ft – 908.49 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months
886.34 ft – 910.19 ft
Highest on record
950.02 ftJuly 6, 2002

Swimming and boating at Canyon Lake near New Braunfels

High water can flood ramps, parking areas and shoreline campsites, and it carries floating debris. Expect some no-wake zones to be extended.

If you swim, pick a spot with an easy way out, and remember that drop-offs move as the level changes.

What happens at each level

943.00 ft
Flow goes uncontrolled across the emergency spillway. Lakeside recreation facilities flood. Parks, docks, marinas, restaurants, and lakeside roads are severely flooded and damaged.
930.00 ft
All marinas, docks, parks, and roads to facilities around the lake are under water.
913.00 ft
Canyon Lake is four feet into the flood pool, potentially damaging boats and flooding docks if ties are not loosened.
907.76 ft
Right now

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

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:36 AM Sunset 07:02 PM Daylight 11h 26m First quarter 34 %

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Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Guadalupe River at SattlerRiver gauge, Guadalupe River 4.45 ft Normal −0.01 ft 1.3 mi
Bear Creek at FM 2722 near SattlerRiver gauge, Bear Creek 7.40 ft Highest on record +5.82 ft 4.6 mi
Guadalupe River at Third Crossing near SattlerRiver gauge, Guadalupe River 3.79 ft Normal +0.03 ft 5.0 mi
Hueco Spgs near New BraunfelsRiver gauge, Hueco Spgs 7.12 ft Normal −0.03 ft 8 mi
Blanco River at Fischer Store Rd near FischerRiver gauge, Blanco River 21.68 ft Flooding 9 mi
Blanco River at WimberleyRiver gauge, Blanco River 3.51 ft Low −0.02 ft 11 mi
Guadalupe River near Spring BranchRiver gauge, Guadalupe River 2.38 ft Normal −0.01 ft 11 mi
Comal River (oc) near Landa Lake, New BraunfelsRiver gauge, Comal River (oc) 1.96 ft Normal −0.03 ft 12 mi

Questions and answers

How does Canyon Lake near New Braunfels compare with last year?

It is 16.92 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 890.84 ft.

What is the record level at Canyon Lake near New Braunfels?

The highest reading on record is 950.02 ft (July 6, 2002).

How often is Canyon Lake near New Braunfels updated?

Several times an hour. New readings from U.S. Geological Survey appear here as they arrive. Latest: Oct 16, 2026, 04:15 PM CDT.

What is the water level of Canyon Lake near New Braunfels today?

On Oct 16, 2026, 04:15 PM CDT, the surface elevation was 907.76 ft. Down 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Canyon Lake near New Braunfels rising or falling?

Down 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 0.22 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Canyon Lake near New Braunfels normal?

High for mid-October. Compared with 7 years of daily readings for this time of year.

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Canyon Lake near New Braunfels?

The highest level on record is 950.02 ft on July 6, 2002.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
Operator
U.S. Geological Survey
Station code
usgs:08167700 (Agency page)
Coordinates
29.86883, -98.19890 (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
Surface elevation elevation 907.76 ft 2026-10-16 21:15 Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Canyon Lake near New Braunfels (usgs:08167700). Accessed October 16, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/texas/canyon-lake-near-new-braunfels

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