Choke Canyon Reservoir OWC near Three Rivers water level
River gauge, Choke Canyon Reservoir OWC, Texas, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 28.1 cfs
History
20252026
What this means
Choke Canyon Reservoir OWC near Three Rivers is at 4.23 ft, in the normal range for mid-October.
That puts it 0.15 ft above the median of 4.09 ft for mid-October, based on 30 years of readings. A year ago it stood at 3.98 ft (+0.25 ft).
It has dropped 0.14 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 3.98 ft and 6.13 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Compared with 30 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 4.09 ft0.15 ft above the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 3.60 ft – 4.78 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (30 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 3.98 ft+0.25 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 3.98 ft – 6.13 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 3.70 ft – 16.41 ft
Floating and fishing near Choke Canyon Reservoir OWC near Three Rivers
Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Choke Canyon Reservoir near Three RiversReservoir, Choke Canyon Reservoir | 190.64 ft | Normal | −0.03 ft | 0.3 mi |
| Choke Canyon ReservoirReservoir | 190.69 ft | Very low | 4.7 mi | |
| Nueces River near Three RiversRiver gauge, Nueces River | 1.34 ft | Very low | +0.05 ft | 5.6 mi |
| Atascosa River at WhitsettRiver gauge, Atascosa River | 1.65 ft | Normal | ±0 | 10 mi |
| Frio River at TildenRiver gauge, Frio River | 1.05 ft | Very low | +0.05 ft | 19 mi |
| San Miguel Creek near TildenRiver gauge, San Miguel Creek | 0.84 ft | Very low | ±0 | 20 mi |
| Nueces River near TildenRiver gauge, Nueces River | 4.22 ft | Normal | +0.37 ft | 23 mi |
| Atascosa River near McCoyRiver gauge, Atascosa River | 4.57 ft | Low | ±0 | 27 mi |
Questions and answers
How does Choke Canyon Reservoir OWC near Three Rivers compare with last year?
It is 0.25 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 3.98 ft.
What is a normal level for Choke Canyon Reservoir OWC near Three Rivers in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 4.09 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 3.60 ft and 4.78 ft, based on 30 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 Choke Canyon Reservoir OWC near Three Rivers today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 09:00 AM CDT, the water level was 4.23 ft. Down 0.14 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Choke Canyon Reservoir OWC near Three Rivers rising or falling?
Down 0.14 ft over the last 24 hours. Up 0.23 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Choke Canyon Reservoir OWC near Three Rivers normal?
Normal for mid-October. Compared with 30 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:08206910(Agency page)- Coordinates
28.48610, -98.24168(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 | 4.23 ft | 2026-10-20 14:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 28.1 cfs | 2026-10-20 14:00 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Choke Canyon Reservoir OWC near Three Rivers (usgs:08206910). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/texas/choke-canyon-reservoir-owc-near-three-rivers
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