Waller Creek at Red River St, Austin water level
River gauge, Waller Creek, Texas, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 8.7 cfs
History
20252026
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
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7.73 ft | October 30, 2015 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
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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
| Parameter | Last value | Time (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.
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