Blanco River at Fischer Store Rd near Fischer water level

Name: Blanco River at Fischer Store Rd near Fischer water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Blanco River, Texas, United States

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Above flood stage

Water level

21.68ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 11:30 AM CDT (26 min ago)

Flow: 13.1 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

The Blanco River at Fischer Store Rd near Fischer is in flood: the latest reading is 21.68 ft, against a flood stage of 17.00 ft.

That is above the previous record high of 20.38 ft (May 8, 2019), a new high for this gauge.

It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. Follow National Weather Service flood warnings for the area, and never drive through flooded roads. The 30-day range is 3.62 ft – 21.68 ft.

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

Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels

Key numbers

Highest on record: 20.38 ftMay 8, 2019
Highest on record: 1.30 ft above the highest level on record

Staying safe in high water

Flood stage is only the first threshold. Above it the National Weather Service sets moderate and major flood stages, and the forecast crest tells you which of those the river is expected to reach.

Upstream gauges on the same river usually show a rise first, which is a useful early warning.

What happens at each level

50.00 ft: Top of staff gauge located on USGS shelter. Water several feet over bridge.
45.00 ft: Top of gaurdrail on brige approach at USGS gauge shelter.
43.00 ft: Top of FM32 bridge.
41.00 ft: Bridge floor. Bottom of staff gauge on USGS gauge shelter.
38.00 ft: Water begins to enter highest homes along the river bank.
23.00 ft: Lowest homes are threatened. Water begins to cut off secondary roadways near the river.
21.68 ft: Right now
17.00 ft: Roadways and low bridges along the river are flooded. Vehicles cannot pass. Livestock can be stranded.
12.00 ft: Overbank conditions may cut off livestock in low areas.

Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.

Highest crests on record

Chance of at least minor flooding in October to December: < 5 %.

Rank	Level	Date
1	20.38 ft	May 8, 2019
2	14.02 ft	October 14, 2021
3	11.72 ft	May 25, 2020
4	11.69 ft	June 2, 2016
5	10.71 ft	April 11, 2017
6	6.64 ft	September 9, 2018
7	3.71 ft	February 3, 2022

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

20 Tue 81° 52° – Wind 8 mph

21 Wed 83° 52° – Wind 10 mph

22 Thu 84° 63° 0.01 in Wind 8 mph

23 Fri 83° 61° – Wind 14 mph

24 Sat 85° 61° – Wind 16 mph

25 Sun 79° 60° – Wind 12 mph

26 Mon 75° 59° 0.07 in Wind 15 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:39 AM Sunset 06:58 PM Daylight 11 hr, 19 min Waxing gibbous 70%

Map

Other gauges on the Blanco River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Blanco River at Crabapple Rd near BlancoRiver gauge, Blanco River	0.57 ft	Below flood stage	±0	20 mi
Blanco River at BlancoRiver gauge, Blanco River	12.44 ft	No reference yet	+0.02 ft	15 mi
Blanco River at Valley View Rd near FischerRiver gauge, Blanco River	1.91 ft	No reference yet	±0	2.8 mi
Blanco River at WimberleyRiver gauge, Blanco River	3.52 ft	Low	−0.01 ft	7 mi
Blanco River at Halifax Rch near KyleRiver gauge, Blanco River	0.83 ft	Low	+0.01 ft	15 mi
Blanco River near KyleRiver gauge, Blanco River	26.18 ft	Very high	+23.21 ft	17 mi
Blanco River at San MarcosRiver gauge, Blanco River	6.99 ft	Below flood stage	−0.10 ft	19 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Jacobs Well Spg near WimberleyRiver gauge, Jacobs Well Spg	0.37 ft	Very low	±0	5.0 mi
Little Blanco River at FM 32 near FischerRiver gauge, Little Blanco River	2.74 ft	Normal	±0	8 mi
Canyon Lake near New BraunfelsLake, Canyon Lake	907.59 ft	High	−0.04 ft	9 mi
Guadalupe River at SattlerRiver gauge, Guadalupe River	4.45 ft	Normal	±0	10 mi
Onion Creek near DriftwoodRiver gauge, Onion Creek	1.10 ft	Normal	−0.02 ft	13 mi
Bear Creek at FM 2722 near SattlerRiver gauge, Bear Creek	1.58 ft	Low	±0	13 mi
Guadalupe River at Third Crossing near SattlerRiver gauge, Guadalupe River	3.81 ft	Normal	+0.01 ft	14 mi
Guadalupe River near Spring BranchRiver gauge, Guadalupe River	2.33 ft	Normal	−0.01 ft	15 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Blanco River at Fischer Store Rd near Fischer?

The official flood stage is 17.00 ft. The current reading is above it.

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 Blanco River at Fischer Store Rd near Fischer today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 11:30 AM CDT, the water level was 21.68 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Blanco River at Fischer Store Rd near Fischer rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Blanco River at Fischer Store Rd near Fischer normal?

Above flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Blanco River at Fischer Store Rd near Fischer?

The highest level on record is 20.38 ft on May 8, 2019.

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:08170950 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 30.00058, -98.20036 (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	21.68 ft	2026-10-20 16:30	Provisional
Flow	13.1 cfs	2026-10-20 16:30	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Blanco River at Fischer Store Rd near Fischer (usgs:08170950). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/texas/blanco-river-at-fischer-store-rd-near-fischer

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