Guadalupe River at Hwy 183 near Hochheim water level

Name: Guadalupe River at Hwy 183 near Hochheim water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
License: https://www.usgs.gov/information-policies-and-instructions/copyrights-and-credits

River gauge, Guadalupe River, Texas, United States

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Water level

5.96ft

Measured Oct 16, 2026, 04:00 PM CDT (1 hour ago)

Flow: 306 cfs

History

Not enough readings for a chart yet. History builds up with every update.

What this means

U.S. Geological Survey has the Guadalupe River at Hwy 183 near Hochheim at 5.96 ft. There is no published reference for this river yet, so we can't say whether that is high or low for the season.

The 30-day range is 5.90 ft – 14.56 ft.

The agency publishes no normal range for this gauge yet, so we show the trend only. How to read levels

Paddling and fishing conditions

Compare today with the chart before you go; local outfitters often know which stage suits their stretch.

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:32 AM Sunset 06:59 PM Daylight 11h 27m First quarter 34 %

Map

Other gauges on the Guadalupe River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Guadalupe River at Third Crossing near SattlerRiver gauge, Guadalupe River	3.79 ft	Normal	+0.03 ft	62 mi
Guadalupe River above Comal River at New BraunfelsRiver gauge, Guadalupe River	2.00 ft	Normal	0.00 ft	56 mi
Guadalupe River at New BraunfelsRiver gauge, Guadalupe River	9.48 ft	Normal	−0.01 ft	55 mi
Guadalupe River at Hwy 123-BR at SeguinRiver gauge, Guadalupe River	-2.24 ft	Low	−0.40 ft	43 mi
Guadalupe River at FM 1117 near SeguinRiver gauge, Guadalupe River	11.25 ft	Very low	−0.36 ft	38 mi
Guadalupe River at CR 143 near GonzalesRiver gauge, Guadalupe River	5.68 ft	Low	−0.13 ft	21 mi
Guadalupe River at GonzalesRiver gauge, Guadalupe River	11.19 ft	Low	−0.05 ft	15 mi
Guadalupe River at CueroRiver gauge, Guadalupe River	7.16 ft	Normal	−0.05 ft	16 mi
Guadalupe River at VictoriaRiver gauge, Guadalupe River	5.37 ft	Normal	−0.06 ft	40 mi
Guadalupe River near BloomingtonRiver gauge, Guadalupe River	8.71 ft	Low	−0.11 ft	50 mi
Guadalupe River near TivoliRiver gauge, Guadalupe River	4.15 ft	Normal	+0.07 ft	61 mi
Guadalupe River at SH 35 near TivoliTidal gauge, Guadalupe River	10.30 ft	Low	−1.19 ft	64 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Peach Creek below DilworthRiver gauge, Peach Creek	6.25 ft	Low	+0.02 ft	11 mi
Sandies Creek near WesthoffRiver gauge, Sandies Creek	2.11 ft	Very low	−0.02 ft	11 mi
Sandy Fork Creek at Hwy 97 near WaelderRiver gauge, Sandy Fork Creek	2.64 ft	Normal	−0.02 ft	21 mi
Lavaca River at HallettsvilleRiver gauge, Lavaca River	3.13 ft	Below flood stage		23 mi
Navidad River near HallettsvilleRiver gauge, Navidad River	4.62 ft	Low	+0.01 ft	31 mi
Coleto Creek at Arnold Rd Crsg near SchroederRiver gauge, Coleto Creek	1.88 ft	Very low	+0.01 ft	32 mi
San Marcos River at LulingRiver gauge, San Marcos River	3.63 ft	Very low	−0.06 ft	32 mi

Questions and answers

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.

How often is Guadalupe River at Hwy 183 near Hochheim updated?

Several times an hour. New readings from U.S. Geological Survey appear here as they arrive. Latest: Oct 16, 2026, 04:00 PM CDT.

What is the water level of Guadalupe River at Hwy 183 near Hochheim today?

On Oct 16, 2026, 04:00 PM CDT, the water level was 5.96 ft. No reference yet.

Is the level of Guadalupe River at Hwy 183 near Hochheim normal?

Latest reading. The agency publishes no normal range for this gauge yet, so we show the trend only.

How often is this data updated?

U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.

Where does this data come from?

The values come directly from U.S. Geological Survey, the official operator of this gauge, and are published under the Public domain. We do not estimate or model live values.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:08174700 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 29.31447, -97.30350 (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 `stage`	5.96 ft	2026-10-16 21:00	Provisional
Flow `discharge`	306 cfs	2026-10-16 21:00	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Guadalupe River at Hwy 183 near Hochheim (usgs:08174700). Accessed October 16, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/texas/guadalupe-river-at-hwy-183-near-hochheim

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.

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