Navasota River near Easterly water level
River gauge, Navasota River, Texas, United States
Right now
Very low for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 6.3 cfs
History
20252026
What this means
Low water at Navasota River near Easterly: the gauge reads 2.73 ft, far below normal for mid-October.
That puts it 0.77 ft below the median of 3.50 ft for mid-October, based on 34 years of readings. It is 16.27 ft below the flood stage of 19.00 ft. A year ago it stood at 3.12 ft (−0.39 ft).
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. Without real rain upstream, that is unlikely to change quickly. The 30-day range is 2.70 ft – 3.41 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, and it usually takes a few days of steady rain to change that.
Compared with 34 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 3.50 ft0.77 ft below the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 3.08 ft – 5.72 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (34 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 3.12 ft−0.39 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 2.70 ft – 3.41 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 2.73 ft – 24.52 ft
- Highest on record
- 30.66 ftMay 2, 2024
Paddling and fishing conditions
At low levels, plan for shorter paddling trips and expect to walk your boat through a few shoals.
For reference, flood stage is 19.00 ft.
What happens at each level
- 29.00 ft
- Major flooding is expected.
- 26.00 ft
- Major flooding is expected.
- 23.00 ft
- Moderate lowland flooding below Easterly is expected.
- 19.00 ft
- Minor lowland flooding will occur from below Easterly to below Highway 21. Cattle in the flood plain could be affected.
- 17.00 ft
- Minor out of bank flow is expected.
- 2.73 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: 29 %.
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30.66 ft | May 2, 2024 |
| 2 | 30.62 ft | May 3, 2024 |
| 3 | 29.00 ft | June 1, 1899 |
| 4 | 28.25 ft | April 29, 2009 |
| 5 | 27.31 ft | March 10, 2016 |
| 6 | 27.22 ft | December 22, 1991 |
| 7 | 26.55 ft | June 13, 2025 |
| 8 | 26.51 ft | December 29, 2015 |
| 9 | 26.30 ft | May 13, 2024 |
| 10 | 26.21 ft | November 1, 2013 |
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Other gauges on the Navasota River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Navasota River above GroesbeckRiver gauge, Navasota River | 0.88 ft | Very low | −0.09 ft | 31 mi |
| Navasota River at Old San Antonio Rd near BryanRiver gauge, Navasota River | 0.75 ft | Very low | −0.03 ft | 14 mi |
| Navasota River at SH 6 near NavasotaRiver gauge, Navasota River | 151.14 ft | Below flood stage | −0.04 ft | 53 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Limestone near MarquezLake, Lake Limestone | 360.08 ft | Normal | −0.02 ft | 11 mi |
| Lake Limestone at Lake Limestone Marina near FarrarLake, Lake Limestone | 359.95 ft | Normal | −0.02 ft | 15 mi |
| Lower Keechi Creek at IH 45 near CentervilleRiver gauge, Lower Keechi Creek | 275.32 ft | Normal | ±0 | 20 mi |
| Big Creek near FreestoneRiver gauge, Big Creek | 1.98 ft | Normal | −0.03 ft | 23 mi |
| Caney Creek near MadisonvilleRiver gauge, Caney Creek | 220.26 ft | Very high | +1.05 ft | 27 mi |
| Little Brazos River at SH 6 near ReaganRiver gauge, Little Brazos River | 314.20 ft | Very low | −0.01 ft | 27 mi |
| Mathis Creek at US 190 near KurtenRiver gauge, Mathis Creek | 275.07 ft | Below flood stage | −0.08 ft | 29 mi |
| Little Brazos River at FM 485 near HearneRiver gauge, Little Brazos River | 5.91 ft | Low | −7.83 ft | 29 mi |
Questions and answers
How does the Navasota River near Easterly compare with last year?
It is 0.39 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 3.12 ft.
What is flood stage for the Navasota River near Easterly?
The official flood stage is 19.00 ft. The level is currently 16.27 ft below it.
What is a normal level for the Navasota River near Easterly in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 3.50 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 3.08 ft and 5.72 ft, based on 34 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 Navasota River near Easterly today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 05:00 PM CDT, the water level was 2.73 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Navasota River near Easterly rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Steady over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Navasota River near Easterly normal?
Very low for mid-October. Compared with 34 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:08110500(Agency page)- Coordinates
31.17019, -96.29777(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 | 2.73 ft | 2026-10-19 22:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 6.3 cfs | 2026-10-19 22:00 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Navasota River near Easterly (usgs:08110500). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/texas/navasota-river-near-easterly
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