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Clear Fk Brazos River at Ft Griffin water level

River gauge, Clear Fk Brazos River, Texas, United States

Directions

Very high for mid-October

Water level

8.96ft Up 1.75 ft over the last 24 hours

Flow
567 cfs
0 13 25 38 Highest onrecord 38.88 ft Minor floodstage 35.00 ft

History

35810ftOct 13Oct 14Oct 16Oct 18Oct 1935810ftOct 13Oct 16Oct 19
510ftSep 20Sep 27Oct 4Oct 12Oct 19510ftSep 20Oct 4Oct 19
-0102030ftOct 2025Jan 2026Apr 2026Jul 2026Oct 2026Minor flood stage-0102030ftOct 2025Apr 2026Oct 2026Minor flood stage
-0102030ftJanMarMayJulSepNov2026-0102030ftJanAprJulOct2026

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

What this means

High water at Clear Fk Brazos River at Ft Griffin: the latest reading is 8.96 ft, well above normal for mid-October.

That puts it 3.64 ft above the median of 5.32 ft for mid-October, based on 29 years of readings. It is 26.04 ft below the flood stage of 35.00 ft. A year ago it stood at 5.32 ft (+3.64 ft).

It is on the way up, by 1.75 ft over the past 24 hours. If the rise continues, low-lying paths and riverside parking can go under water. The 30-day range is 4.51 ft – 9.95 ft.

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

Compared with 29 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date
5.32 ft3.64 ft above the median for this date
Normal for this date
1.82 ft – 7.16 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (29 years of records)
Same day last year
5.32 ft+3.64 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days
4.51 ft – 9.95 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months
4.50 ft – 10.54 ft
Highest on record
38.88 ftOctober 21, 2018

Staying safe in high water

Flood stage is only the first threshold. Above it the National Weather Service sets moderate and major flood stages, and the forecast crest tells you which of those the river is expected to reach.

Upstream gauges on the same river usually show a rise first, which is a useful early warning.

What happens at each level

49.00 ft
Major lowland flooding will occur. Numerous secondary roads and low water crossings will be flooded and impassible in and around Fort Griffin State Park. Campgrounds and playground in state park along river will be flooded. Water will be over the Highway 283 bridge.
45.00 ft
Moderate lowland flooding will occur. Secondary roads and low water crossings will be flooded and impassible.
42.00 ft
Minor lowland flooding will occur. Water will overflow the left end of the old Fort Griffin-Throckmorton Road.
35.00 ft
Minor lowland flooding will occur.
8.96 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
138.88 ftOctober 21, 2018
236.24 ftOctober 15, 2018
336.24 ftMay 31, 2015
433.32 ftJune 5, 2016
533.16 ftMay 15, 2016
632.64 ftJune 1, 2016

Weather at the gauge

Rain in the last 3 days: 2.92 in. Rain that falls upstream can take hours or days to show up at a river gauge.

17 Sat 62° 43° – Wind 7 mph
18 Sun 67° 44° – Wind 11 mph
19 Mon 73° 45° – Wind 12 mph
20 Tue 77° 58° – Wind 11 mph
21 Wed 80° 60° – Wind 8 mph
22 Thu 83° 63° – Wind 9 mph
23 Fri 82° 64° – Wind 17 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:45 AM Sunset 07:00 PM Daylight 11 hr, 16 min First quarter 61%

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 4.32 ft Very high −0.46 ft 69 mi
Clear Fk Brazos River at FM 3116 near AnsonRiver gauge, Clear Fk Brazos River 7.38 ft Very high −2.22 ft 48 mi
Clear Fk Brazos River at Hwy 83 near HawleyRiver gauge, Clear Fk Brazos River 4.75 ft Normal +0.01 ft 42 mi
Clear Fk Brazos River at NugentRiver gauge, Clear Fk Brazos River 3.06 ft Very high −0.62 ft 31 mi
Clear Fk Brazos River at LuedersRiver gauge, Clear Fk Brazos River 6.79 ft High −0.32 ft 25 mi
Clear Fk Brazos River at EliasvilleRiver gauge, Clear Fk Brazos River 7.97 ft Normal +1.07 ft 26 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Hubbard Creek below AlbanyRiver gauge, Hubbard Creek 3.56 ft High +0.13 ft 14 mi
Hubbard Creek Reservoir near BreckenridgeReservoir, Hubbard Creek Reservoir 1,166.08 ft Very low −0.02 ft 16 mi
Hubbard Creek near BreckenridgeRiver gauge, Hubbard Creek 0.0 cfs Low ±0 17 mi
Big Sandy Creek above BreckenridgeRiver gauge, Big Sandy Creek 5.91 ft High −0.05 ft 23 mi
California Creek near StamfordRiver gauge, California Creek 7.49 ft Very high −2.25 ft 25 mi
Deep Creek at MoranRiver gauge, Deep Creek 2.91 ft Normal ±0 26 mi
Millers Creek near MundayRiver gauge, Millers Creek 2.37 ft High −1.21 ft 31 mi

Questions and answers

How does the Clear Fk Brazos River at Ft Griffin compare with last year?

It is 3.64 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 5.32 ft.

What is flood stage for the Clear Fk Brazos River at Ft Griffin?

The official flood stage is 35.00 ft. The level is currently 26.04 ft below it.

What is a normal level for the Clear Fk Brazos River at Ft Griffin in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 5.32 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 1.82 ft and 7.16 ft, based on 29 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 Ft Griffin today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 12:00 PM CDT, the water level was 8.96 ft. Up 1.75 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Clear Fk Brazos River at Ft Griffin rising or falling?

Up 1.75 ft over the last 24 hours. Up 3.89 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Clear Fk Brazos River at Ft Griffin normal?

Very high for mid-October. Compared with 29 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:08085500 (Agency page)
Coordinates
32.93298, -99.21539 (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 8.96 ft 2026-10-19 17:00 Provisional
Flow 567 cfs 2026-10-19 17:00 Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Clear Fk Brazos River at Ft Griffin (usgs:08085500). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/texas/clear-fk-brazos-river-at-ft-griffin

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