Little Blanco River at FM 32 near Fischer water level

Name: Little Blanco River at FM 32 near Fischer water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Little Blanco River, Texas, United States

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Very high for mid-October

Water level

7.17ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 10:30 PM CDT (14 min ago)

Flow: 0.0 cfs

History

7 days 30 days 1 year Years compared

20252026

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

What this means

High water at Little Blanco River at FM 32 near Fischer: the latest reading is 7.17 ft, well above normal for mid-October.

That puts it 4.39 ft above the median of 2.78 ft for mid-October, based on 10 years of readings. It is 4.83 ft below the flood stage of 12.00 ft. A year ago it stood at 7.17 ft as well.

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 2.71 ft – 7.18 ft.

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

Compared with 10 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date: 2.78 ft4.39 ft above the median for this date
Normal for this date: 2.46 ft – 5.31 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (10 years of records)
Same day last year: 7.17 ft0.00 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days: 2.71 ft – 7.18 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months: 2.52 ft – 7.18 ft
Highest on record: 16.72 ftOctober 14, 2021

Staying safe in high water

Flood stage is only the first threshold. Above it the National Weather Service sets moderate and major flood stages, and the forecast crest tells you which of those the river is expected to reach.

Upstream gauges on the same river usually show a rise first, which is a useful early warning.

What happens at each level

30.00 ft: Water is to the top of the staff gauge located on the USGS gauge shelter. This level is also to floor of the equipment located in the shelter.
25.00 ft: Water is in or surrounding many structures along the river and in the flood plain.
20.00 ft: Water reaches the bottom of staff gauge located on the USGS gauge shelter.
18.00 ft: Water is flowing across FM 32 roadway.
17.00 ft: Secondary roadways could be cut off and lowest structures and those structures closest to the river may begin to experience flooding.
16.00 ft: Bottom of FM 32 bridge.
12.00 ft: Lowest bridges and roadways along the river will begin to flood.
8.00 ft: Overbank conditions may cut off livestock in low areas.
7.17 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 %.

Rank	Level	Date
1	16.72 ft	October 14, 2021
2	16.61 ft	May 8, 2019
3	11.35 ft	May 31, 2016

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

20 Tue 81° 52° – Wind 8 mph

21 Wed 82° 54° – Wind 10 mph

22 Thu 85° 55° – Wind 9 mph

23 Fri 82° 60° – Wind 13 mph

24 Sat 83° 60° – Wind 16 mph

25 Sun 78° 60° – Wind 12 mph

26 Mon 78° 57° 0.02 in Wind 13 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:40 AM Sunset 06:57 PM Daylight 11 hr, 18 min Waxing gibbous 74%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Blanco River at Fischer Store Rd near FischerRiver gauge, Blanco River	3.63 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	8 mi
Guadalupe River near Spring BranchRiver gauge, Guadalupe River	2.32 ft	Normal	±0	12 mi
Blanco River at Crabapple Rd near BlancoRiver gauge, Blanco River	1.44 ft	Below flood stage	+0.87 ft	12 mi
Jacobs Well Spg near WimberleyRiver gauge, Jacobs Well Spg	0.37 ft	Very low	±0	12 mi
Canyon Lake near New BraunfelsLake, Canyon Lake	907.57 ft	High	−0.04 ft	13 mi
Guadalupe River at SattlerRiver gauge, Guadalupe River	4.45 ft	Normal	±0	14 mi
Blanco River at WimberleyRiver gauge, Blanco River	3.52 ft	Low	±0	15 mi
Bear Creek at FM 2722 near SattlerRiver gauge, Bear Creek	7.39 ft	Highest on record	±0	16 mi

Questions and answers

How does the Little Blanco River at FM 32 near Fischer compare with last year?

It is about the same as on this day last year, when the reading was 7.17 ft.

What is flood stage for the Little Blanco River at FM 32 near Fischer?

The official flood stage is 12.00 ft. The level is currently 4.83 ft below it.

What is a normal level for the Little Blanco River at FM 32 near Fischer in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 2.78 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 2.46 ft and 5.31 ft, based on 10 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 Blanco River at FM 32 near Fischer today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 10:30 PM CDT, the water level was 7.17 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Little Blanco River at FM 32 near Fischer rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours. Up 4.42 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Little Blanco River at FM 32 near Fischer normal?

Very high for mid-October. Compared with 10 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:08170890 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 30.02081, -98.33056 (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	7.17 ft	2026-10-21 03:30	Provisional
Flow	0.0 cfs	2026-10-21 03:30	Provisional

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