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San Saba River at FM 864 near Fort McKavett water level

River gauge, San Saba River, Texas, United States

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Very high for late October

Water level

4.64ft Up 2.43 ft over the last 24 hours

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History

234ftOct 16Oct 17Oct 18Oct 20Oct 21234ftOct 16Oct 18Oct 21
234ftSep 22Sep 29Oct 6Oct 13Oct 21234ftSep 22Oct 6Oct 21
234ftOct 2025Jan 2026Apr 2026Jul 2026Oct 2026234ftOct 2025Apr 2026Oct 2026
234ftJanMarMayJulSepNov2026234ftJanAprJulOct2026

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Water level Normal range (10–90 %)

What this means

The San Saba River at FM 864 near Fort McKavett is well above normal at 4.64 ft.

That puts it 2.53 ft above the median of 2.11 ft for late October, based on 6 years of readings. A year ago it stood at 2.09 ft (+2.55 ft).

It has risen 2.43 ft over the past 24 hours. If the rise continues, low-lying paths and riverside parking can go under water. In the last month it has stayed between 2.16 ft and 4.65 ft.

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

Compared with 6 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date
2.11 ft2.53 ft above the median for this date
Normal for this date
2.01 ft – 2.21 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (6 years of records)
Same day last year
2.09 ft+2.55 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days
2.16 ft – 4.65 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months
2.04 ft – 4.75 ft

Flood levels and safety

Most flood deaths in the US happen in vehicles. Six inches of fast water can knock an adult off their feet, and a foot or two can float a car. If a road is covered, turn around.

Readings can change quickly after heavy rain upstream, so check again before heading near the water.

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

20 Tue 73° 49° – Wind 9 mph
21 Wed 78° 53° – Wind 7 mph
22 Thu 82° 57° – Wind 13 mph
23 Fri 79° 61° – Wind 16 mph
24 Sat 79° 58° – Wind 20 mph
25 Sun 72° 61° – Wind 17 mph
26 Mon 76° 57° 0.01 in Wind 15 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:48 AM Sunset 07:04 PM Daylight 11 hr, 16 min Waxing gibbous 75%

Map

Other gauges on the San Saba River

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
San Saba River at MenardRiver gauge, San Saba River 2.83 ft Normal −0.03 ft 19 mi
San Saba River at San SabaRiver gauge, San Saba River 3.14 ft High −0.05 ft 85 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Noyes Canal at Diversion pt near MenardCanal gauge, Noyes Canal 3.65 ft High −0.02 ft 16 mi
N Llano River near JunctionRiver gauge, N Llano River 8.89 ft Very high −0.02 ft 28 mi
S Llano River at Flat Rock Ln at JunctionRiver gauge, S Llano River 2.58 ft Normal ±0 31 mi
Llano River near JunctionRiver gauge, Llano River 1.29 ft Low −0.04 ft 31 mi
S Concho River at ChristovalRiver gauge, S Concho River 1.87 ft Low +0.01 ft 34 mi
S Concho River above Twin Buttes Reservoir near San AngeloRiver gauge, S Concho River 4.73 ft Low ±0 39 mi
Pecan Creek near San AngeloRiver gauge, Pecan Creek −0.04 ft Very low ±0 39 mi
Dove Creek at KnickerbockerRiver gauge, Dove Creek 1.87 ft Very low ±0 44 mi

Questions and answers

How does the San Saba River at FM 864 near Fort McKavett compare with last year?

It is 2.55 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 2.09 ft.

What is a normal level for the San Saba River at FM 864 near Fort McKavett in late October?

The median for late October is 2.11 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 2.01 ft and 2.21 ft, based on 6 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 San Saba River at FM 864 near Fort McKavett today?

On Oct 21, 2026, 02:05 AM CDT, the water level was 4.64 ft. Up 2.43 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is San Saba River at FM 864 near Fort McKavett rising or falling?

Up 2.43 ft over the last 24 hours. Up 2.44 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of San Saba River at FM 864 near Fort McKavett normal?

Very high for late October. Compared with 6 years of daily readings for this time of year.

How often is this data updated?

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

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
Operator
U.S. Geological Survey
Station code
usgs:08143890 (Agency page)
Coordinates
30.83456, -100.09409 (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

ParameterLast valueTime (UTC)Quality
Water level 4.64 ft 2026-10-21 07:05 Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: San Saba River at FM 864 near Fort McKavett (usgs:08143890). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/texas/san-saba-river-at-fm-864-near-fort-mckavett

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