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Waller Creek at Red River St, Austin water level

River gauge, Waller Creek, Texas, United States

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Right now

Normal for mid-October

Water level

3.39ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Flow
8.7 cfs
3 5 8 Highest onrecord 7.73 ft
Water level: 3.39 ft. Normal for mid-October.

History

History
3.03.33.53.8ftOct 10Oct 11Oct 13Oct 15Oct 163.03.33.53.8ftOct 10Oct 13Oct 16
3.03.33.53.8ftSep 17Sep 24Oct 1Oct 9Oct 163.03.33.53.8ftSep 17Oct 1Oct 16
3.03.54.0ftOct 2025Jan 2026Apr 2026Jul 2026Oct 20263.03.54.0ftOct 2025Apr 2026Oct 2026
3.03.54.0ftJanMarMayJulSepNov20263.03.54.0ftJanAprJulOct2026

20252026

Water level Normal range (10–90 %)

What this means

Water levels are unremarkable at Waller Creek at Red River St, Austin, where the gauge shows 3.39 ft.

The median for mid-October is 3.38 ft, based on 12 years of readings, so the river stage is 0.01 ft above typical. On the same day last year the reading was 3.38 ft, a difference of +0.01 ft.

It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 3.27 ft – 3.49 ft.

Early fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.

Compared with 12 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date
3.38 ft0.01 ft above the median for this date
Normal for this date
3.02 ft – 3.72 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (12 years of records)
Same day last year
3.38 ft+0.01 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days
3.27 ft – 3.49 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months
3.01 ft – 3.84 ft
Highest on record
7.73 ftOctober 30, 2015

Paddling and fishing conditions

Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.

Highest crests on record

RankLevelDate
17.73 ftOctober 30, 2015

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:34 AM Sunset 07:00 PM Daylight 11h 26m First quarter 34 %

Map

Other gauges on the Waller Creek

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Waller Creek at Koenig Lane, AustinRiver gauge, Waller Creek 0.69 ft No reference yet 3.6 mi
Waller Creek at E 1st St, AustinRiver gauge, Waller Creek 4.52 ft Very high +0.03 ft 0.7 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Shoal Creek at W 12th St, AustinRiver gauge, Shoal Creek 1.71 ft High −0.07 ft 0.9 mi
Barton Spgs at AustinRiver gauge, Barton Spgs 21.74 ft Normal −0.04 ft 2.2 mi
Barton Creek above Barton Spgs at AustinRiver gauge, Barton Creek 1.38 ft Low +0.01 ft 2.3 mi
Ft Br Boggy Creek at Manor Rd, AustinRiver gauge, Ft Br Boggy Creek 1.26 ft Normal 0.00 ft 3.6 mi
Colorado River at AustinRiver gauge, Colorado River 12.92 ft Normal −0.76 ft 3.8 mi
Barton Creek at Loop 360, AustinRiver gauge, Barton Creek 1.68 ft Very low −0.02 ft 4.4 mi
Walnut Creek at Webberville Rd, AustinRiver gauge, Walnut Creek 4.01 ft Normal −0.10 ft 4.9 mi
Williamson Creek at Manchaca Rd, AustinRiver gauge, Williamson Creek 1.90 ft Very low −0.17 ft 4.9 mi

Questions and answers

Is the Waller Creek at Red River St, Austin higher than last year?

Yes, it is 0.01 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 3.38 ft.

How high and low has the Waller Creek at Red River St, Austin been?

The highest reading on record is 7.73 ft (October 30, 2015).

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.

How often is Waller Creek at Red River St, Austin updated?

Several times an hour. New readings from U.S. Geological Survey appear here as they arrive. Latest: Oct 16, 2026, 04:35 PM CDT.

What is the water level of Waller Creek at Red River St, Austin today?

On Oct 16, 2026, 04:35 PM CDT, the water level was 3.39 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Waller Creek at Red River St, Austin rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours. Steady over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Waller Creek at Red River St, Austin normal?

Normal for mid-October. Compared with 12 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:08157540 (Agency page)
Coordinates
30.27163, -97.73556 (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 stage 3.39 ft 2026-10-16 21:35 Provisional
Flow discharge 8.7 cfs 2026-10-16 21:35 Provisional

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How to cite

U.S. Geological Survey: Waller Creek at Red River St, Austin (usgs:08157540). Accessed October 16, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/texas/waller-creek-at-red-river-st-austin

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.