Middle Verde Creek at SH 173 near Bandera water level
River gauge, Middle Verde Creek, Texas, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 0.0 cfs
History
20252026
What this means
The gauge at Middle Verde Creek at SH 173 near Bandera reads 3.17 ft, a normal level for mid-October.
The median for mid-October is 3.16 ft, based on 20 years of readings, so the river stage is 0.01 ft above typical. On the same day last year the reading was 3.16 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 3.16 ft and 3.56 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Compared with 20 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 3.16 ft0.01 ft above the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 3.12 ft – 3.72 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (20 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 3.16 ft+0.01 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 3.16 ft – 3.56 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 3.09 ft – 5.18 ft
- Highest on record
- 11.93 ftMay 29, 2016
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 | 11.93 ft | May 29, 2016 |
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hondo Creek near TarpleyRiver gauge, Hondo Creek | 2.38 ft | Very high | ±0 | 9 mi |
| Medina Lake near San AntonioLake, Medina Lake | 1,020.12 ft | High | −0.09 ft | 10 mi |
| Medina River at BanderaRiver gauge, Medina River | 3.58 ft | Normal | ±0 | 11 mi |
| Medina River above English Crsg near Pipe CreekRiver gauge, Medina River | 19.3 cfs | Normal | −0.8 cfs | 11 mi |
| Hondo Creek at SH 173 near HondoRiver gauge, Hondo Creek | 0.70 ft | Normal | ±0 | 13 mi |
| Seco Creek at Rowe Rh near D'HanisRiver gauge, Seco Creek | 5.05 ft | Normal | ±0 | 18 mi |
| Medina River at Patterson Rd at MedinaRiver gauge, Medina River | 4.19 ft | Normal | ±0 | 18 mi |
| Seco Creek at Miller Rh near UtopiaRiver gauge, Seco Creek | 1.03 ft | Normal | +0.01 ft | 18 mi |
Questions and answers
Is Middle Verde Creek at SH 173 near Bandera higher than last year?
Yes, it is 0.01 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 3.16 ft.
What is a normal level for Middle Verde Creek at SH 173 near Bandera in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 3.16 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 3.12 ft and 3.72 ft, based on 20 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 Middle Verde Creek at SH 173 near Bandera today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 09:30 PM CDT, the water level was 3.17 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Middle Verde Creek at SH 173 near Bandera rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Steady over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Middle Verde Creek at SH 173 near Bandera normal?
Normal for mid-October. Compared with 20 years of daily readings for this time of year.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Middle Verde Creek at SH 173 near Bandera?
The highest level on record is 11.93 ft on May 29, 2016.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:08200977(Agency page)- Coordinates
29.56778, -99.09694(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 | 3.17 ft | 2026-10-21 02:30 | Provisional |
| Flow | 0.0 cfs | 2026-10-21 02:30 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Middle Verde Creek at SH 173 near Bandera (usgs:08200977). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/texas/middle-verde-creek-at-sh-173-near-bandera
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