Cibolo Creek at Sutherland Springs water level
River gauge, Cibolo Creek, Texas, United States
Right now
Low for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 23.3 cfs
History
20252026
What this means
Cibolo Creek at Sutherland Springs is running below normal at 6.41 ft.
That puts it 0.25 ft below the median of 6.66 ft for mid-October, based on 19 years of readings. It is 14.59 ft below the flood stage of 21.00 ft. A year ago it stood at 6.45 ft (−0.04 ft).
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. Without real rain upstream, that is unlikely to change quickly. In the last month it has stayed between 6.33 ft and 7.18 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, and it usually takes a few days of steady rain to change that.
Compared with 19 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 6.66 ft0.25 ft below the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 6.37 ft – 7.65 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (19 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 6.45 ft−0.04 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 6.33 ft – 7.18 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 6.31 ft – 28.26 ft
- Highest on record
- 38.82 ftOctober 5, 2009
Floating and fishing near Cibolo Creek at Sutherland Springs
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, 14.59 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.
What happens at each level
- 37.00 ft
- FM 539 is flooded and impassable near the Cibolo Creek. Access to some homes may cut off due to the floodwaters. Backflowing could affect residences along Gum Branch and Alum Creek.
- 35.00 ft
- Water submerges the roadway just south of the FM 539 bridge, making it impassable. Homes are not yet impacted at this level.
- 6.41 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: 20 %.
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 38.82 ft | October 5, 2009 |
| 2 | 37.54 ft | July 21, 2007 |
| 3 | 35.27 ft | July 17, 2026 |
| 4 | 34.28 ft | May 25, 2015 |
| 5 | 33.64 ft | October 31, 2015 |
| 6 | 33.46 ft | October 15, 2021 |
| 7 | 31.58 ft | June 3, 2016 |
| 8 | 27.14 ft | December 4, 2016 |
| 9 | 25.79 ft | December 12, 2022 |
| 10 | 24.07 ft | September 10, 2018 |
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Other gauges on Cibolo Creek
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cibolo Creek near BoerneRiver gauge, Cibolo Creek | 3.32 ft | Normal | +0.01 ft | 52 mi |
| Cibolo Creek at Specht Rd near BulverdeRiver gauge, Cibolo Creek | 3.43 ft | Very low | ±0 | 41 mi |
| Cibolo Creek at SelmaRiver gauge, Cibolo Creek | 1.73 ft | Normal | ±0 | 27 mi |
| Cibolo Creek near Saint HedwigRiver gauge, Cibolo Creek | 10.44 ft | Very high | ±0 | 17 mi |
| Cibolo Creek near Falls CityRiver gauge, Cibolo Creek | 0.74 ft | Low | −0.01 ft | 20 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martinez Creek near Saint HedwigRiver gauge, Martinez Creek | 2.58 ft | Low | +0.05 ft | 13 mi |
| San Antonio River near FloresvilleRiver gauge, San Antonio River | 3.73 ft | Very low | +0.03 ft | 14 mi |
| San Antonio River near ElmendorfRiver gauge, San Antonio River | 9.74 ft | Normal | −0.04 ft | 19 mi |
| Guadalupe River at Hwy 123-BR at SeguinRiver gauge, Guadalupe River | 16.21 ft | Very high | ±0 | 19 mi |
| Guadalupe River at FM 1117 near SeguinRiver gauge, Guadalupe River | 11.41 ft | Low | +0.18 ft | 21 mi |
| Salado Creek at Loop 13, San AntonioRiver gauge, Salado Creek | 5.19 ft | Low | ±0 | 22 mi |
| San Antonio River near Falls CityRiver gauge, San Antonio River | 0.80 ft | Very low | −0.03 ft | 23 mi |
| San Antonio River at Loop 410, San AntonioRiver gauge, San Antonio River | 3.67 ft | Low | −0.03 ft | 24 mi |
Questions and answers
How does Cibolo Creek at Sutherland Springs compare with last year?
It is 0.04 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 6.45 ft.
What is flood stage for Cibolo Creek at Sutherland Springs?
The official flood stage is 21.00 ft. The level is currently 14.59 ft below it.
What is a normal level for Cibolo Creek at Sutherland Springs in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 6.66 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 6.37 ft and 7.65 ft, based on 19 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 Cibolo Creek at Sutherland Springs today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 06:15 AM CDT, the water level was 6.41 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Cibolo Creek at Sutherland Springs rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Down 0.09 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Cibolo Creek at Sutherland Springs normal?
Low for mid-October. Compared with 19 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:08185500(Agency page)- Coordinates
29.27972, -98.05333(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 | 6.41 ft | 2026-10-19 11:15 | Provisional |
| Flow | 23.3 cfs | 2026-10-19 11:15 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Cibolo Creek at Sutherland Springs (usgs:08185500). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/texas/cibolo-creek-at-sutherland-springs
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