Clear Fk Brazos River near Roby water level

Name: Clear Fk Brazos River near Roby 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

4.03ft Down 0.32 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 05:45 AM CDT (37 min ago)

Flow: 0.5 cfs

History

7 days 30 days 1 year Years compared

20252026

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

What this means

High water at Clear Fk Brazos River near Roby: the latest reading is 4.03 ft, well above normal for mid-October.

The median for mid-October is 2.98 ft, based on 28 years of readings, so the river stage is 1.06 ft above typical. It is 13.97 ft below the flood stage of 18.00 ft. On the same day last year the reading was 3.73 ft, a difference of +0.30 ft.

It is still going down, by 0.32 ft over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 2.85 ft – 11.78 ft.

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

Compared with 28 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date: 2.98 ft1.06 ft above the median for this date
Normal for this date: 2.17 ft – 3.83 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (28 years of records)
Same day last year: 3.73 ft+0.30 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days: 2.85 ft – 11.78 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months: 2.85 ft – 10.51 ft
Highest on record: 22.50 ftDecember 31, 1899

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

22.00 ft: Major lowland flooding will occur. Highway 70 will be flooded and impassible.
20.00 ft: Moderate lowland flooding will occur. Water will be at the base of the bridge. The bridge showed signs of eroding prior to any flooding.
18.00 ft: Minor lowland flooding will occur.
4.03 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 %.

Rank	Level	Date
1	22.50 ft	December 31, 1899
2	22.35 ft	March 23, 2000
3	22.00 ft	June 1, 1935
4	21.52 ft	September 18, 1969
5	21.50 ft	September 30, 1932
6	21.50 ft	February 24, 1957
7	21.48 ft	October 18, 1965
8	21.33 ft	May 15, 1980
9	21.00 ft	December 31, 1929
10	20.69 ft	August 25, 1971

Weather at the gauge

Rain in the last 3 days: 0.92 in. Rain that falls upstream can take hours or days to show up at a river gauge.

17 Sat 59° 41° – Wind 9 mph

18 Sun 68° 42° – Wind 10 mph

19 Mon 74° 46° – Wind 13 mph

20 Tue 77° 57° – Wind 14 mph

21 Wed 80° 60° – Wind 10 mph

22 Thu 82° 64° – Wind 11 mph

23 Fri 81° 63° – Wind 19 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:50 AM Sunset 07:04 PM Daylight 11 hr, 14 min First quarter 68%

Map

Other gauges on the Clear Fk Brazos River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Clear Fk Brazos River at FM 3116 near AnsonRiver gauge, Clear Fk Brazos River	6.79 ft	Very high	−0.77 ft	26 mi
Clear Fk Brazos River at Hwy 83 near HawleyRiver gauge, Clear Fk Brazos River	2.00 ft	Normal	−2.74 ft	36 mi
Clear Fk Brazos River at NugentRiver gauge, Clear Fk Brazos River	2.50 ft	Very high	−0.92 ft	42 mi
Clear Fk Brazos River at LuedersRiver gauge, Clear Fk Brazos River	5.97 ft	Normal	−1.20 ft	45 mi
Clear Fk Brazos River at Ft GriffinRiver gauge, Clear Fk Brazos River	8.81 ft	Very high	−0.40 ft	69 mi
Clear Fk Brazos River at EliasvilleRiver gauge, Clear Fk Brazos River	9.57 ft	Normal	+2.59 ft	95 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
DMF Brazos River near AspermontRiver gauge, DMF Brazos River	5.16 ft	High	−0.45 ft	19 mi
Deep Creek near DunnRiver gauge, Deep Creek	2.46 ft	Low	−0.13 ft	34 mi
Salt Fk Brazos River near AspermontRiver gauge, Salt Fk Brazos River	3.43 ft	High	−0.16 ft	39 mi
Colorado River at Colorado CityRiver gauge, Colorado River	3.15 ft	Normal	−0.21 ft	39 mi
Elm Creek at AbileneRiver gauge, Elm Creek	0.1 cfs	Normal	−0.1 cfs	42 mi
Colorado River at Hwy 350 near IraRiver gauge, Colorado River	7.42 ft	Very high	±0	42 mi
Lake Alan Henry Reservoir near JusticeburgReservoir, Lake Alan Henry Reservoir	2,209.62 ft	Very low	±0	43 mi
Cat Claw Creek at AbileneRiver gauge, Cat Claw Creek	3.02 ft	High	−0.45 ft	43 mi

Questions and answers

Is the Clear Fk Brazos River near Roby higher than last year?

Yes, it is 0.30 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 3.73 ft.

What is flood stage for the Clear Fk Brazos River near Roby?

The official flood stage is 18.00 ft. The level is currently 13.97 ft below it.

What is a normal level for the Clear Fk Brazos River near Roby in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 2.98 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 2.17 ft and 3.83 ft, based on 28 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 near Roby today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 05:45 AM CDT, the water level was 4.03 ft. Down 0.32 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Clear Fk Brazos River near Roby rising or falling?

Down 0.32 ft over the last 24 hours. Up 1.05 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Clear Fk Brazos River near Roby normal?

Very high for mid-October. Compared with 28 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:08083100 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 32.78761, -100.38872 (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	4.03 ft	2026-10-20 10:45	Provisional
Flow	0.5 cfs	2026-10-20 10:45	Provisional

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