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Brazos River near Glen Rose water level

River gauge, Brazos River, Texas, United States

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Very low for mid-October

Water level

4.00ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Flow
2.2 cfs
10 20 30 Highest onrecord 35.76 ft Minor floodstage 29.00 ft

History

456ftOct 13Oct 14Oct 15Oct 17Oct 18456ftOct 13Oct 15Oct 18
468ftSep 20Sep 27Oct 4Oct 11Oct 18468ftSep 20Oct 4Oct 18
102030ftOct 2025Jan 2026Apr 2026Jul 2026Oct 2026Minor flood stage102030ftOct 2025Apr 2026Oct 2026Minor flood stage
51015ftJanMarMayJulSepNov202651015ftJanAprJulOct2026

20252026

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

What this means

Low water at Brazos River near Glen Rose: the gauge reads 4.00 ft, far below normal for mid-October.

The median for mid-October is 5.02 ft, based on 38 years of readings, so the river stage is 1.02 ft below typical. It is 25.00 ft below the flood stage of 29.00 ft. On the same day last year the reading was 4.14 ft, a difference of −0.14 ft.

It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. Without real rain upstream, that is unlikely to change quickly. The 30-day range is 3.97 ft – 5.07 ft.

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

Compared with 38 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date
5.02 ft1.02 ft below the median for this date
Normal for this date
4.16 ft – 5.93 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (38 years of records)
Same day last year
4.14 ft−0.14 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days
3.97 ft – 5.07 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months
3.98 ft – 10.89 ft
Highest on record
35.76 ftApril 28, 1990

Paddling and fishing conditions

At low levels, plan for shorter paddling trips and expect to walk your boat through a few shoals.

For reference, flood stage is 29.00 ft.

What happens at each level

36.00 ft
Major flooding will occur both upstream and downstream from the gage. Rural roads and access roads will be underwater. Farm and ranch lands along the river will be underwater. Recreational facilities will flood.
34.00 ft
Major flooding will occur both upstream and downstream from the gage. Farm and ranch land near the river will be underwater. Rural roads along the river reach will flood. Several houses near the river will flood. Recreational establishments along the river reach will also flood.
32.00 ft
Moderate flooding will occur both upstream and downstream from the gage. Farm and ranch land, as well as several access and rural roads near the river, will be under water.
30.00 ft
Moderate flooding is expected. Houses along the right bank will be flooded, along with access and rural roads. Some farm and ranch land near the river will flood.
29.00 ft
Minor flooding can be expected. Recreational areas near the river will be affected. Several rural roads will begin to flood. Farm and ranch lands near the river will begin to flood.
28.00 ft
No significant flooding is expected, but the right bank will overflow into the lowlands. Private recreational areas near the river on the right bank will be affected.
22.00 ft
Overflow will occur on the low bank. Several private recreational areas near the river will be affected.
4.00 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 %.

RankLevelDate
135.76 ftApril 28, 1990
235.19 ftOctober 15, 1981
335.17 ftJune 3, 2016
434.00 ftDecember 21, 1991
530.00 ftMay 27, 1957
629.98 ftJune 30, 2007
729.87 ftJune 27, 2007
829.50 ftMay 1, 1922
928.99 ftFebruary 22, 1997
1028.10 ftOctober 5, 1959

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:38 AM Sunset 06:55 PM Daylight 11 hr, 17 min First quarter 54%

Map

Other gauges on the Brazos River

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Brazos River at SeymourRiver gauge, Brazos River 4.61 ft Very high −1.49 ft 129 mi
Brazos River near South BendRiver gauge, Brazos River 10.87 ft Very high −1.14 ft 76 mi
Brazos River near GrafordRiver gauge, Brazos River 65.05 ft Low −0.01 ft 58 mi
Brazos River near Palo PintoRiver gauge, Brazos River 1.03 ft Very low −0.14 ft 54 mi
Brazos River near DennisRiver gauge, Brazos River 1.70 ft Very low +0.28 ft 28 mi
Brazos River near AquillaRiver gauge, Brazos River 7.06 ft Normal +0.07 ft 39 mi
Brazos River at WacoRiver gauge, Brazos River 1.12 ft Very low −0.04 ft 62 mi
Brazos River near HighbankRiver gauge, Brazos River 1.78 ft Very low +0.12 ft 93 mi
Brazos River at FM 485 near HearneRiver gauge, Brazos River 15.71 ft Low +0.02 ft 113 mi
Brazos River at SH 21 near BryanRiver gauge, Brazos River 7.19 ft Very low ±0 132 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Paluxy River at Glen RoseRiver gauge, Paluxy River 1.88 ft Normal −0.15 ft 4.8 mi
Comanche Creek Reservoir near Glen RoseReservoir, Comanche Creek Reservoir 775.33 ft Normal ±0 5.7 mi
Lake Granbury near GranburyLake, Lake Granbury 690.58 ft Low +0.09 ft 8 mi
Brazos River ds Lake Granbury near GranburyRiver gauge, Brazos River ds Lake Granbury 10.18 ft Normal ±0 9 mi
Lake Granbury at US Hwy 377, GranburyLake, Lake Granbury 690.57 ft Low +0.10 ft 13 mi
Lake Pat Cleburne near CleburneLake, Lake Pat Cleburne 731.46 ft Normal −0.01 ft 17 mi
Nolan River at BlumRiver gauge, Nolan River 1.47 ft Normal −0.06 ft 19 mi
N Bosque River at HicoRiver gauge, N Bosque River 5.68 ft Very high −0.22 ft 28 mi

Questions and answers

Is the Brazos River near Glen Rose higher than last year?

No, it is 0.14 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 4.14 ft.

What is flood stage for the Brazos River near Glen Rose?

The official flood stage is 29.00 ft. The level is currently 25.00 ft below it.

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

The median for mid-October is 5.02 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 4.16 ft and 5.93 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 Glen Rose today?

On Oct 18, 2026, 06:00 PM CDT, the water level was 4.00 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Brazos River near Glen Rose rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours. Steady over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Brazos River near Glen Rose normal?

Very low 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:08091000 (Agency page)
Coordinates
32.25903, -97.70253 (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

ParameterLast valueTime (UTC)Quality
Water level 4.00 ft 2026-10-18 23:00 Provisional
Flow 2.2 cfs 2026-10-18 23:00 Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Brazos River near Glen Rose (usgs:08091000). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/texas/brazos-river-near-glen-rose

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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer