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Copperas Creek at FM 2247 near Comanche water level

River gauge, Copperas Creek, Texas, United States

Directions

Normal for mid-October

Water level

2.31ft Steady over the last 24 hours

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History

246ftOct 13Oct 14Oct 16Oct 18Oct 19246ftOct 13Oct 16Oct 19
246ftSep 20Sep 27Oct 4Oct 12Oct 19246ftSep 20Oct 4Oct 19
510ftOct 2025Jan 2026Apr 2026Jul 2026Oct 2026510ftOct 2025Apr 2026Oct 2026
510ftJanMarMayJulSepNov2026510ftJanAprJulOct2026

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Water level Normal range (10–90 %)

What this means

Water levels are unremarkable at Copperas Creek at FM 2247 near Comanche, where the gauge shows 2.31 ft.

The median for mid-October is 2.77 ft, based on 11 years of readings, so the river stage is 0.46 ft below typical. On the same day last year the reading was 1.96 ft, a difference of +0.35 ft.

It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 1.58 ft – 2.54 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.

Compared with 11 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date
2.77 ft0.46 ft below the median for this date
Normal for this date
1.12 ft – 5.99 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (11 years of records)
Same day last year
1.96 ft+0.35 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days
1.58 ft – 2.54 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months
1.58 ft – 4.47 ft

Paddling and fishing conditions

Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.

Weather at the gauge

Rain in the last 3 days: 4.28 in. Rain that falls upstream can take hours or days to show up at a river gauge.

17 Sat 60° 42° – Wind 12 mph
18 Sun 64° 45° – Wind 7 mph
19 Mon 73° 46° – Wind 11 mph
20 Tue 76° 58° – Wind 9 mph
21 Wed 79° 59° – Wind 8 mph
22 Thu 83° 62° – Wind 9 mph
23 Fri 82° 61° – Wind 15 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:42 AM Sunset 06:59 PM Daylight 11 hr, 17 min First quarter 62%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Sabana River near De LeonRiver gauge, Sabana River 1.91 ft Normal −0.07 ft 5.1 mi
Leon River near De LeonRiver gauge, Leon River −0.09 ft Very low ±0 11 mi
Proctor Lake near ProctorLake, Proctor Lake 1,156.03 ft Normal −0.06 ft 11 mi
Leon River near HasseRiver gauge, Leon River 3.04 ft Low −0.01 ft 13 mi
Lake Brownwood near BrownwoodLake, Lake Brownwood 1,422.80 ft Normal −0.01 ft 26 mi
Pecan Bayou near Cross CutRiver gauge, Pecan Bayou 3.13 ft Normal −0.06 ft 29 mi
Pecan Bayou at BrownwoodRiver gauge, Pecan Bayou 5.16 ft Below flood stage −0.01 ft 29 mi
Lake Cisco near CiscoLake, Lake Cisco 1,503.03 ft Very low −0.02 ft 33 mi

Questions and answers

Is Copperas Creek at FM 2247 near Comanche higher than last year?

Yes, it is 0.35 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 1.96 ft.

What is a normal level for Copperas Creek at FM 2247 near Comanche in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 2.77 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 1.12 ft and 5.99 ft, based on 11 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 Copperas Creek at FM 2247 near Comanche today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 04:15 PM CDT, the water level was 2.31 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Copperas Creek at FM 2247 near Comanche rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours. Up 0.46 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Copperas Creek at FM 2247 near Comanche normal?

Normal for mid-October. Compared with 11 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:08099382 (Agency page)
Coordinates
32.04903, -98.64606 (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 2.31 ft 2026-10-19 21:15 Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Copperas Creek at FM 2247 near Comanche (usgs:08099382). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/texas/copperas-creek-at-fm-2247-near-comanche

How we check values

Each reading is stored as published. We hold back values that jump faster than physically plausible and show the measurement time with every value.

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