Colorado River at Robert Lee water level
River gauge, Colorado River, Texas, United States
Right now
Low for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 0.0 cfs
History
20252026
What this means
At 0.89 ft, the Colorado River at Robert Lee is below normal for mid-October.
The median for mid-October is 1.14 ft, based on 29 years of readings, so the river stage is 0.25 ft below typical. It is 32.11 ft below the flood stage of 33.00 ft. On the same day last year the reading was 0.88 ft, a difference of +0.01 ft.
The level is falling, down 0.09 ft over the past 24 hours. Without real rain upstream, that is unlikely to change quickly.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, and it usually takes a few days of steady rain to change that.
Compared with 29 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 1.14 ft0.25 ft below the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 0.81 ft – 1.82 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (29 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 0.88 ft+0.01 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 0.82 ft – 1.10 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 0.83 ft – 1.91 ft
- Highest on record
- 26.70 ftOctober 13, 1957
What the stage means on the water
Low water means more dragging on shallow riffles and slower floats. Fish crowd into the deeper runs, and warm, low water stresses them, so play and release them quickly.
The National Weather Service puts flood stage for this gauge at 33.00 ft, still 32.11 ft away.
What happens at each level
- 37.00 ft
- Major flooding will occur. The approaches to the bridge on Highway 208 will be flooded and impassible. Structures in Robert Lee along the river will be threatened.
- 33.00 ft
- Minor flooding of ranch land will occur. Secondary roads and low water crossings will be flooded.
- 0.89 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 | 26.70 ft | October 13, 1957 |
| 2 | 21.70 ft | June 22, 1939 |
| 3 | 21.15 ft | July 9, 1945 |
| 4 | 20.63 ft | September 9, 1980 |
| 5 | 20.61 ft | July 8, 1948 |
| 6 | 20.15 ft | August 19, 1953 |
| 7 | 14.07 ft | June 10, 1989 |
| 8 | 11.12 ft | June 19, 1982 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Colorado River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado River near GailRiver gauge, Colorado River | 1.19 ft | Normal | −3.57 ft | 70 mi |
| Colorado River at Hwy 350 near IraRiver gauge, Colorado River | 3.97 ft | Normal | −3.45 ft | 56 mi |
| Colorado River at Colorado CityRiver gauge, Colorado River | 3.69 ft | High | +0.09 ft | 42 mi |
| Colorado River above SilverRiver gauge, Colorado River | 2.80 ft | Very high | −0.70 ft | 20 mi |
| Colorado River near BallingerRiver gauge, Colorado River | 4.05 ft | Low | +0.01 ft | 29 mi |
| Colorado River near StacyRiver gauge, Colorado River | 3.95 ft | High | −0.21 ft | 60 mi |
| Colorado River near San SabaRiver gauge, Colorado River | 2.23 ft | Normal | +0.08 ft | 122 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E. V. Spence Reservoir near Robert LeeReservoir, E. V. Spence Reservoir | 1,842.02 ft | Very low | +0.16 ft | 2.2 mi |
| Oak Creek Reservoir near BlackwellReservoir, Oak Creek Reservoir | 1,973.33 ft | Very low | −0.02 ft | 16 mi |
| N Concho River near CarlsbadRiver gauge, N Concho River | 1.99 ft | Very low | ±0 | 22 mi |
| N Concho River near Grape CreekRiver gauge, N Concho River | 2.73 ft | Very low | +0.01 ft | 24 mi |
| Concho River at San AngeloRiver gauge, Concho River | 1.52 ft | Normal | −0.08 ft | 30 mi |
| N Concho River at Sterling CityRiver gauge, N Concho River | 3.41 ft | High | ±0 | 30 mi |
| Red Arroyo at S. Chadbourne St. near San AngeloRiver gauge, Red Arroyo | 6.93 ft | Normal | −0.19 ft | 31 mi |
| Elm Creek at BallingerRiver gauge, Elm Creek | 3.35 ft | Normal | ±0 | 33 mi |
Questions and answers
Is the Colorado River at Robert Lee higher than last year?
Yes, it is 0.01 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 0.88 ft.
What is flood stage for the Colorado River at Robert Lee?
The official flood stage is 33.00 ft. The level is currently 32.11 ft below it.
What is a normal level for the Colorado River at Robert Lee in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 1.14 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 0.81 ft and 1.82 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 Colorado River at Robert Lee today?
On Oct 18, 2026, 10:00 AM CDT, the water level was 0.89 ft. Down 0.09 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Colorado River at Robert Lee rising or falling?
Down 0.09 ft over the last 24 hours. Up 0.06 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Colorado River at Robert Lee normal?
Low 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:08124000(Agency page)- Coordinates
31.88542, -100.48065(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 | 0.89 ft | 2026-10-18 15:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 0.0 cfs | 2026-10-18 15:00 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Colorado River at Robert Lee (usgs:08124000). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/texas/colorado-river-at-robert-lee
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