Brazos River near Aquilla water level
River gauge, Brazos River, Texas, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 311 cfs
History
20252026
What this means
Water levels are unremarkable at Brazos River near Aquilla, where the gauge shows 7.22 ft.
That puts it 0.17 ft above the median of 7.05 ft for mid-October, based on 38 years of readings. It is 21.78 ft below the flood stage of 29.00 ft. A year ago it stood at 7.26 ft (−0.04 ft).
It is on the way up, by 0.06 ft over the past 24 hours. There is still 21.78 ft of room before flood stage. The 30-day range is 6.65 ft – 7.81 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Compared with 38 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 7.05 ft0.17 ft above the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 6.07 ft – 8.77 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (38 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 7.26 ft−0.04 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 6.65 ft – 7.81 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 6.01 ft – 12.92 ft
- Highest on record
- 45.00 ftMay 9, 1922
Paddling and fishing conditions
Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.
For reference, flood stage is 29.00 ft.
What happens at each level
- 35.00 ft
- Major river flooding will occur along the river reach.
- 32.00 ft
- Moderate river flooding will occur along the river reach.
- 29.00 ft
- Minor flooding of lowland areas is expected.
- 7.22 ft
- Right now
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 | 45.00 ft | May 9, 1922 |
| 2 | 31.03 ft | May 18, 1949 |
| 3 | 27.34 ft | May 28, 1957 |
| 4 | 22.69 ft | May 25, 1982 |
| 5 | 22.67 ft | May 9, 1990 |
| 6 | 22.09 ft | June 6, 1981 |
| 7 | 21.43 ft | December 28, 1991 |
| 8 | 20.71 ft | March 30, 1977 |
| 9 | 20.26 ft | April 24, 2010 |
| 10 | 20.23 ft | June 16, 1989 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Brazos River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brazos River near South BendRiver gauge, Brazos River | 11.79 ft | Very high | +0.26 ft | 115 mi |
| Brazos River near GrafordRiver gauge, Brazos River | 65.08 ft | Low | −0.05 ft | 97 mi |
| Brazos River near Palo PintoRiver gauge, Brazos River | 1.07 ft | Very low | −0.17 ft | 93 mi |
| Brazos River near DennisRiver gauge, Brazos River | 1.70 ft | Very low | +0.28 ft | 67 mi |
| Brazos River near Glen RoseRiver gauge, Brazos River | 4.00 ft | Very low | +0.03 ft | 39 mi |
| Brazos River at WacoRiver gauge, Brazos River | 1.10 ft | Very low | +0.04 ft | 23 mi |
| Brazos River near HighbankRiver gauge, Brazos River | 1.68 ft | Very low | +0.02 ft | 55 mi |
| Brazos River at FM 485 near HearneRiver gauge, Brazos River | 15.71 ft | Low | +0.07 ft | 74 mi |
| Brazos River at SH 21 near BryanRiver gauge, Brazos River | 7.20 ft | Very low | +0.03 ft | 93 mi |
| Brazos River at WashingtonRiver gauge, Brazos River | 388 cfs | Low | +13.0 cfs | 121 mi |
| Brazos River near HempsteadRiver gauge, Brazos River | 9.42 ft | Low | −0.01 ft | 134 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitney Lake near WhitneyLake, Whitney Lake | 530.77 ft | Normal | −0.03 ft | 5.7 mi |
| Aquilla Creek above AquillaRiver gauge, Aquilla Creek | 5.67 ft | Normal | +0.01 ft | 8 mi |
| Aquilla Lake above AquillaLake, Aquilla Lake | 534.83 ft | Normal | −0.03 ft | 8 mi |
| N Bosque River at Valley MillsRiver gauge, N Bosque River | 4.61 ft | Normal | ±0 | 14 mi |
| N Bosque River near CliftonRiver gauge, N Bosque River | 1.45 ft | Normal | ±0 | 16 mi |
| Waco Lake near WacoLake, Waco Lake | 459.42 ft | Normal | −0.03 ft | 17 mi |
| Hog Creek near CrawfordRiver gauge, Hog Creek | 0.65 ft | Low | +0.01 ft | 18 mi |
| Middle Bosque River near McGregorRiver gauge, Middle Bosque River | 2.57 ft | Normal | −0.02 ft | 21 mi |
Questions and answers
How does the Brazos River near Aquilla compare with last year?
It is 0.04 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 7.26 ft.
What is flood stage for the Brazos River near Aquilla?
The official flood stage is 29.00 ft. The level is currently 21.78 ft below it.
What is a normal level for the Brazos River near Aquilla in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 7.05 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 6.07 ft and 8.77 ft, based on 38 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 Brazos River near Aquilla today?
On Oct 18, 2026, 02:00 PM CDT, the water level was 7.22 ft. Up 0.06 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Brazos River near Aquilla rising or falling?
Up 0.06 ft over the last 24 hours. Up 0.14 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Brazos River near Aquilla normal?
Normal for mid-October. Compared with 38 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:08093100(Agency page)- Coordinates
31.81238, -97.29779(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 | 7.22 ft | 2026-10-18 19:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 311 cfs | 2026-10-18 19:00 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Brazos River near Aquilla (usgs:08093100). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/texas/brazos-river-near-aquilla
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