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SwedenS Concho River at Christoval water level
River gauge, S Concho River, Texas, United States
Right now
Very low for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 3.9 cfs
History
What this means
Low water at S Concho River at Christoval: the gauge reads 1.86 ft, far below normal for mid-October.
That puts it 0.09 ft below the median of 1.95 ft for mid-October, based on 17 years of readings. It is 8.14 ft below the flood stage of 10.00 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 1.84 ft – 1.89 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, and it usually takes a few days of steady rain to change that.
Compared with 17 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 1.95 ft0.09 ft below the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 1.86 ft – 2.11 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (17 years of records)
- Highest on record
- 21.95 ftJuly 23, 1938
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 10.00 ft.
What happens at each level
- 20.00 ft
- Severe flooding will occur in Christoval. Many roads will be flooded and impassible. Numerous structures will be flooded.
- 16.00 ft
- Major flooding will occur in Christoval. Several structures will be flooded. Roads and low water crossings will be impassible.
- 12.00 ft
- Moderate flooding will occur. Most of the city recreation area will be under water and a few houses near the river will be flooded.
- 10.00 ft
- Minor flooding will occur. The city recreation area will begin to flood.
- 1.86 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 | 21.95 ft | July 23, 1938 |
| 2 | 20.82 ft | May 9, 1957 |
| 3 | 20.50 ft | September 17, 1936 |
| 4 | 20.20 ft | October 13, 1930 |
| 5 | 16.30 ft | April 26, 1957 |
| 6 | 14.05 ft | September 22, 1990 |
| 7 | 13.91 ft | October 18, 2018 |
| 8 | 13.85 ft | October 3, 1959 |
| 9 | 12.48 ft | October 9, 1961 |
| 10 | 12.45 ft | September 21, 2018 |
Weather at the gauge
Rain in the last 3 days: 1.32 in. Rain that falls upstream can take hours or days to show up at a river gauge.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Other gauges on the S Concho River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S Concho River above Twin Buttes Reservoir near San AngeloRiver gauge, S Concho River | 4.74 ft | Low | +0.02 ft | 5.9 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pecan Creek near San AngeloRiver gauge, Pecan Creek | −0.04 ft | Very low | ±0 | 9 mi |
| Dove Creek at KnickerbockerRiver gauge, Dove Creek | 1.88 ft | Very low | ±0 | 10 mi |
| Spring Creek above Twin Buttes Reservoir near San AngeloRiver gauge, Spring Creek | 0.91 ft | Low | ±0 | 12 mi |
| Spring Creek above TankersleyRiver gauge, Spring Creek | 2.28 ft | Very low | ±0 | 13 mi |
| Twin Buttes ReservoirReservoir | 1,894.68 ft | Low | 13 mi | |
| Twin Buttes Reservoir near San AngeloReservoir, Twin Buttes Reservoir | 1,894.61 ft | Very low | −0.06 ft | 14 mi |
| Lake NasworthyLake | 1,871.67 ft | High | 14 mi | |
| Red Arroyo at S. Chadbourne St. near San AngeloRiver gauge, Red Arroyo | 6.69 ft | Normal | −0.25 ft | 18 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the S Concho River at Christoval?
The official flood stage is 10.00 ft. The level is currently 8.14 ft below it.
What is a normal level for the S Concho River at Christoval in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 1.95 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 1.86 ft and 2.11 ft, based on 17 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 S Concho River at Christoval today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 08:40 AM CDT, the water level was 1.86 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is S Concho River at Christoval rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of S Concho River at Christoval normal?
Very low for mid-October. Compared with 17 years of daily readings for this time of year.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at S Concho River at Christoval?
The highest level on record is 21.95 ft on July 23, 1938.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:08128000(Agency page)- Coordinates
31.18711, -100.50204(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 | 1.86 ft | 2026-10-19 13:40 | Provisional |
| Flow | 3.9 cfs | 2026-10-19 13:40 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: S Concho River at Christoval (usgs:08128000). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/texas/s-concho-river-at-christoval
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