Zacate Creek at Laredo water level
River gauge, Zacate Creek, Texas, United States
Right now
High for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 1.6 cfs
History
20252026
What this means
Zacate Creek at Laredo is above normal at 1.23 ft.
That puts it 0.16 ft above the median of 1.07 ft for mid-October, based on 12 years of readings. A year ago it stood at 1.06 ft (+0.17 ft).
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 1.20 ft and 1.85 ft.
That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest.
Compared with 12 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 1.07 ft0.16 ft above the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 1.00 ft – 1.35 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (12 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 1.06 ft+0.17 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 1.20 ft – 1.85 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 0.93 ft – 4.08 ft
- Highest on record
- 8.44 ftMay 21, 2017
Floating and fishing near Zacate Creek at Laredo
Experienced paddlers may enjoy higher water, but many outfitters stop rentals once a river runs this high.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8.44 ft | May 21, 2017 |
| 2 | 7.75 ft | March 27, 2018 |
| 3 | 7.46 ft | May 3, 2019 |
| 4 | 7.42 ft | September 17, 2020 |
| 5 | 7.19 ft | August 15, 2022 |
| 6 | 7.05 ft | September 22, 2021 |
| 7 | 6.30 ft | May 29, 2017 |
| 8 | 5.84 ft | September 26, 2016 |
| 9 | 4.92 ft | April 12, 2017 |
| 10 | 4.60 ft | August 21, 2016 |
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Other gauges on Zacate Creek
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zacate Creek at Jacaman Rd, LaredoRiver gauge, Zacate Creek | 1.08 ft | No reference yet | +0.01 ft | 2.5 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manadas Creek at LaredoRiver gauge, Manadas Creek | 5.06 ft | Very low | +0.02 ft | 2.8 mi |
| Manadas Creek Tributary at Bristol Rd near LaredoRiver gauge, Manadas Creek Tributary | 1.47 ft | No reference yet | −0.01 ft | 3.4 mi |
| San Casimiro Creek near FreerRiver gauge, San Casimiro Creek | 3.87 ft | Very low | +0.01 ft | 44 mi |
Questions and answers
How does Zacate Creek at Laredo compare with last year?
It is 0.17 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 1.06 ft.
What is a normal level for Zacate Creek at Laredo in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 1.07 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 1.00 ft and 1.35 ft, based on 12 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 Zacate Creek at Laredo today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 05:00 PM CDT, the water level was 1.23 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Zacate Creek at Laredo rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Steady over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Zacate Creek at Laredo normal?
High for mid-October. Compared with 12 years of daily readings for this time of year.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Zacate Creek at Laredo?
The highest level on record is 8.44 ft on May 21, 2017.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:08458995(Agency page)- Coordinates
27.53610, -99.50018(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 | 1.23 ft | 2026-10-19 22:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 1.6 cfs | 2026-10-19 22:00 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Zacate Creek at Laredo (usgs:08458995). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/texas/zacate-creek-at-laredo
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