Clear Fk Brazos River at FM 3116 near Anson water level

Name: Clear Fk Brazos River at FM 3116 near Anson water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Clear Fk Brazos River, Texas, United States

Directions

Very high for mid-October

Water level

6.71ft Down 0.75 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 10:00 AM CDT (1 hour ago)

Flow: 22.6 cfs

History

7 days 30 days 1 year Years compared

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Water level Normal range (10–90 %)

What this means

The Clear Fk Brazos River at FM 3116 near Anson is well above normal at 6.71 ft.

That puts it 0.70 ft above the median of 6.01 ft for mid-October, based on 8 years of readings. A year ago it stood at 6.05 ft (+0.66 ft).

It has dropped 0.75 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 5.61 ft and 11.46 ft.

That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest.

Compared with 8 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date: 6.01 ft0.70 ft above the median for this date
Normal for this date: 5.60 ft – 6.34 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (8 years of records)
Same day last year: 6.05 ft+0.66 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days: 5.61 ft – 11.46 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months: 5.61 ft – 11.00 ft

Flood levels and safety

Most flood deaths in the US happen in vehicles. Six inches of fast water can knock an adult off their feet, and a foot or two can float a car. If a road is covered, turn around.

Readings can change quickly after heavy rain upstream, so check again before heading near the water.

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

20 Tue 80° 53° – Wind 10 mph

21 Wed 82° 56° – Wind 7 mph

22 Thu 82° 63° – Wind 11 mph

23 Fri 81° 64° – Wind 17 mph

24 Sat 77° 61° – Wind 18 mph

25 Sun 75° 64° – Wind 17 mph

26 Mon 80° 61° – Wind 14 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:48 AM Sunset 07:02 PM Daylight 11 hr, 14 min Waxing gibbous 69%

Map

Other gauges on the Clear Fk Brazos River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Clear Fk Brazos River near RobyRiver gauge, Clear Fk Brazos River	4.02 ft	Very high	−0.30 ft	26 mi
Clear Fk Brazos River at Hwy 83 near HawleyRiver gauge, Clear Fk Brazos River	1.90 ft	Normal	−2.84 ft	10 mi
Clear Fk Brazos River at NugentRiver gauge, Clear Fk Brazos River	2.43 ft	Very high	−0.63 ft	18 mi
Clear Fk Brazos River at LuedersRiver gauge, Clear Fk Brazos River	5.93 ft	Normal	−1.00 ft	23 mi
Clear Fk Brazos River at Ft GriffinRiver gauge, Clear Fk Brazos River	8.65 ft	Very high	−0.34 ft	48 mi
Clear Fk Brazos River at EliasvilleRiver gauge, Clear Fk Brazos River	9.43 ft	Normal	+1.78 ft	73 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Elm Creek at AbileneRiver gauge, Elm Creek	0.1 cfs	Normal	±0	17 mi
Cat Claw Creek at AbileneRiver gauge, Cat Claw Creek	3.53 ft	Very high	+0.12 ft	18 mi
Cedar Creek at IH 20, AbileneRiver gauge, Cedar Creek	2.87 ft	Very high	−0.04 ft	19 mi
Kirby Lake at AbileneLake, Kirby Lake	1,781.23 ft	Normal	−0.01 ft	24 mi
DMF Brazos River near AspermontRiver gauge, DMF Brazos River	5.18 ft	High	−0.28 ft	27 mi
California Creek near StamfordRiver gauge, California Creek	7.20 ft	Very high	−0.33 ft	27 mi

Questions and answers

How does the Clear Fk Brazos River at FM 3116 near Anson compare with last year?

It is 0.66 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 6.05 ft.

What is a normal level for the Clear Fk Brazos River at FM 3116 near Anson in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 6.01 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 5.60 ft and 6.34 ft, based on 8 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 Clear Fk Brazos River at FM 3116 near Anson today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 10:00 AM CDT, the water level was 6.71 ft. Down 0.75 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Clear Fk Brazos River at FM 3116 near Anson rising or falling?

Down 0.75 ft over the last 24 hours. Up 1.10 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Clear Fk Brazos River at FM 3116 near Anson normal?

Very high for mid-October. Compared with 8 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:08083235 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 32.66192, -99.97619 (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	6.71 ft	2026-10-20 15:00	Provisional
Flow	22.6 cfs	2026-10-20 15:00	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Clear Fk Brazos River at FM 3116 near Anson (usgs:08083235). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/texas/clear-fk-brazos-river-at-fm-3116-near-anson

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