Brazos River near Dennis water level

Name: Brazos River near Dennis water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
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River gauge, Brazos River, Texas, United States

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Very low for mid-October

Water level

1.70ft Up 0.28 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 15, 2026, 11:30 PM CDT (3 days ago)

Flow: 66.0 cfs

History

7 days 30 days 1 year Years compared

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Water level Normal range (10–90 %) Minor flood stage

What this means

The Brazos River near Dennis is running far below normal at 1.70 ft.

That puts it 0.45 ft below the median of 2.15 ft for mid-October, based on 32 years of readings. It is 19.30 ft below the flood stage of 21.00 ft. A year ago it stood at 1.97 ft (−0.27 ft).

It has risen 0.28 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 1.42 ft and 2.40 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, and it usually takes a few days of steady rain to change that.

Compared with 32 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date: 2.15 ft0.45 ft below the median for this date
Normal for this date: 1.74 ft – 3.82 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (32 years of records)
Same day last year: 1.97 ft−0.27 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days: 1.42 ft – 2.40 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months: 1.42 ft – 7.39 ft
Highest on record: 31.88 ftOctober 14, 1981

Floating and fishing near Brazos River near Dennis

Low water exposes gravel bars that make good wading access, but some boat ramps may be left high and dry.

Flood stage here is 21.00 ft, 19.30 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

What happens at each level

31.90 ft: Extreme flooding is expected downstream to Lake Granbury.
31.50 ft: Near record flooding is expected downstream to Lake Granbury. Much of Horsehoe Bend near the river will be flooded with several feet of water. Water will likely reach the portion of Guadalupe Street closest to the river. Homes and structures along Horsehoe Trail, Chippewa Trail, Cherokee Trail, and Chavez Trail will be flooded with several feet of water.
30.00 ft: Major flooding can be expected from Dennis downstream to Horseshoe Bend and to the upper end of Lake Granbury. Water will be several feet deep on the roads near the river and many homes will be flooded on Chavez, Horseshoe Bend, Cherokee and Chippewa Trails.
27.00 ft: Major Flood Stage. Many homes will be cutoff. Several homes will be flooded near the river. Water will be at least 5 feet deep at the intersection of Lipan and Cherokee Trails. Water will approach the intersection of Chavez Trail and Guadalupe. Houses along Horseshoe Bend Trail and Cherokee Taril will be flooded.
26.00 ft: Moderate flooding can be expected downstream at Horseshoe Bend. Chavez Trail and Horseshoe Bend Trail, closest to the river, will be covered in several feet of water.
25.00 ft: Moderate Flood Stage. Several roads near the river at Horseshoe Bend will be covered in water and become impassible.
21.00 ft: Minor Flood Stage. Water starts to impact Chavez Trail near Cimmaron Trail at Horseshoe Bend.
1.70 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	31.88 ft	October 14, 1981
2	31.80 ft	May 1, 1957
3	31.46 ft	April 27, 1990
4	28.06 ft	December 21, 1991
5	27.86 ft	February 21, 1997
6	27.55 ft	June 29, 2007
7	26.91 ft	April 19, 2016
8	26.59 ft	July 2, 2007
9	26.53 ft	June 2, 2016
10	25.86 ft	October 10, 1986

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:38 AM Sunset 06:57 PM Daylight 11 hr, 18 min First quarter 53%

Map

Other gauges on the Brazos River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Brazos River at SeymourRiver gauge, Brazos River	4.66 ft	Very high	−1.59 ft	102 mi
Brazos River near South BendRiver gauge, Brazos River	11.32 ft	Very high	−0.49 ft	50 mi
Brazos River near GrafordRiver gauge, Brazos River	65.06 ft	Low	−0.05 ft	33 mi
Brazos River near Palo PintoRiver gauge, Brazos River	1.05 ft	Very low	−0.17 ft	28 mi
Brazos River near Glen RoseRiver gauge, Brazos River	3.98 ft	Very low	−0.01 ft	28 mi
Brazos River near AquillaRiver gauge, Brazos River	7.16 ft	Normal	+0.06 ft	67 mi
Brazos River at WacoRiver gauge, Brazos River	1.10 ft	Very low	−0.04 ft	90 mi
Brazos River near HighbankRiver gauge, Brazos River	1.72 ft	Very low	−0.04 ft	121 mi
Brazos River at FM 485 near HearneRiver gauge, Brazos River	15.71 ft	Low	+0.09 ft	141 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Lake Granbury at US Hwy 377, GranburyLake, Lake Granbury	690.56 ft	Low	+0.09 ft	15 mi
Lake Mineral Wells near Mineral WellsLake, Lake Mineral Wells	861.26 ft	Normal	−0.02 ft	15 mi
Clear Fk Trinity River near WeatherfordRiver gauge, Clear Fk Trinity River	4.36 ft	Very low	±0	18 mi
Lake Weatherford near WeatherfordLake, Lake Weatherford	888.64 ft	Low	−0.01 ft	18 mi
Clear Fork Trinity River at Kelly Rd near AledoRiver gauge, Clear Fork Trinity River	2.00 ft	Very low	−0.11 ft	20 mi
Lake Palo Pinto near SantoLake, Lake Palo Pinto	864.36 ft	Normal	−0.01 ft	20 mi
Lake Granbury near GranburyLake, Lake Granbury	690.57 ft	Low	+0.06 ft	22 mi
Brazos River ds Lake Granbury near GranburyRiver gauge, Brazos River ds Lake Granbury	10.18 ft	Normal	±0	22 mi

Questions and answers

How does the Brazos River near Dennis compare with last year?

It is 0.27 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 1.97 ft.

What is flood stage for the Brazos River near Dennis?

The official flood stage is 21.00 ft. The level is currently 19.30 ft below it.

What is a normal level for the Brazos River near Dennis in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 2.15 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 1.74 ft and 3.82 ft, based on 32 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 Dennis today?

On Oct 15, 2026, 11:30 PM CDT, the water level was 1.70 ft. Up 0.28 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Brazos River near Dennis rising or falling?

Up 0.28 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 0.21 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Brazos River near Dennis normal?

Very low for mid-October. Compared with 32 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:08090800 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 32.61569, -97.92587 (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	1.70 ft	2026-10-16 04:30	Provisional
Flow	66.0 cfs	2026-10-16 04:30	Provisional

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