Aquilla Creek above Aquilla water level
River gauge, Aquilla Creek, Texas, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 1.1 cfs
History
20252026
What this means
Water levels are unremarkable at Aquilla Creek above Aquilla, where the gauge shows 5.67 ft.
The median for mid-October is 5.86 ft, based on 24 years of readings, so the river stage is 0.19 ft below typical. On the same day last year the reading was 5.66 ft, a difference of +0.01 ft.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 5.60 ft – 5.75 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Compared with 24 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 5.86 ft0.19 ft below the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 5.37 ft – 8.50 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (24 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 5.66 ft+0.01 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 5.60 ft – 5.75 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 5.21 ft – 8.51 ft
Paddling and fishing conditions
Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.
Weather at the gauge
Rain in the last 3 days: 0.07 in. Rain that falls upstream can take hours or days to show up at a river gauge.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aquilla Lake above AquillaLake, Aquilla Lake | 534.78 ft | Normal | −0.05 ft | 0.3 mi |
| Brazos River near AquillaRiver gauge, Brazos River | 7.16 ft | Normal | +0.06 ft | 8 mi |
| Whitney Lake near WhitneyLake, Whitney Lake | 530.75 ft | Normal | −0.02 ft | 10 mi |
| Ash Creek at Hwy 171 near MaloneRiver gauge, Ash Creek | 42.71 ft | Normal | +0.08 ft | 19 mi |
| White Rk Creek at FM 308 near IreneRiver gauge, White Rk Creek | 24.86 ft | Normal | −0.03 ft | 20 mi |
| Nolan River at BlumRiver gauge, Nolan River | 1.44 ft | Low | −0.03 ft | 21 mi |
| Waco Lake near WacoLake, Waco Lake | 459.39 ft | Normal | −0.03 ft | 22 mi |
| N Bosque River at Valley MillsRiver gauge, N Bosque River | 4.61 ft | Normal | ±0 | 22 mi |
Questions and answers
Is Aquilla Creek above Aquilla higher than last year?
Yes, it is 0.01 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 5.66 ft.
What is a normal level for Aquilla Creek above Aquilla in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 5.86 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 5.37 ft and 8.50 ft, based on 24 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 Aquilla Creek above Aquilla today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 06:00 PM CDT, the water level was 5.67 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Aquilla Creek above Aquilla rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Steady over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Aquilla Creek above Aquilla normal?
Normal for mid-October. Compared with 24 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:08093360(Agency page)- Coordinates
31.89544, -97.20306(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 | 5.67 ft | 2026-10-19 23:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 1.1 cfs | 2026-10-19 23:00 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Aquilla Creek above Aquilla (usgs:08093360). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/texas/aquilla-creek-above-aquilla
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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