DMF Brazos River at Justiceburg water level

Name: DMF Brazos River at Justiceburg water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, DMF Brazos River, Texas, United States

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Very high for mid-October

Water level

7.23ft Up 0.41 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 19, 2026, 04:00 AM MDT (59 min ago)

Flow: 96.1 cfs

History

7 days 30 days 1 year

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

What this means

High water at DMF Brazos River at Justiceburg: the latest reading is 7.23 ft, well above normal for mid-October.

The median for mid-October is 5.46 ft, based on 18 years of readings, so the river stage is 1.77 ft above typical. It is 11.77 ft below the flood stage of 19.00 ft. The record high is 25.80 ft, set on January 1, 1914.

It is on the way up, by 0.41 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 5.97 ft – 8.08 ft.

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

Compared with 18 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date: 5.46 ft1.77 ft above the median for this date
Normal for this date: 4.41 ft – 6.30 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (18 years of records)
Lowest and highest in 30 days: 5.97 ft – 8.08 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months: 5.97 ft – 8.08 ft
Highest on record: 25.80 ftJanuary 1, 1914

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

26.00 ft: The road surface of the bridge will beging to flood. The approaches to the bridge on the north side will be 2 to 3 feet deep.
24.00 ft: The southbound lanes of U.S. Highway 84 may flood to the north of the bridge. The river will have a very swift and dangerous current. Moderate flooding of ranch land occurs and a very rapid rise in the level of Lake Alan Henry can be expected, likely 10 feet or more.
20.00 ft: The water is up to the bottom of the I-beams on U.S. 84. The current is very swift and dangerous. Expect Lake Alan Henry to rise very quickly, possibly by 10 feet or more.
19.00 ft: The river is up to the I-beams supporting the U.S. Highway 84 bridge. Minor flooding of ranch land begins to occur. The river will have a very swift and dangerous current. The pool elevation of Lake Alan Henry will rise very quickly, possibly by 10 feet or more.
17.00 ft: Pool elevation of lake alan henry may rise very quickly and impact boat docks. Mooring of docks may need to be made to prevent damage.
15.00 ft: The pool elevation of Lake Alan Henry will increase significantly.
10.00 ft: The river is out of it's normal low banks.
7.23 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	25.80 ft	January 1, 1914
2	22.20 ft	September 1, 1955
3	20.66 ft	July 4, 2010
4	19.81 ft	May 6, 1969
5	19.12 ft	May 5, 2015
6	17.75 ft	September 12, 2008
7	17.15 ft	May 20, 2020
8	17.10 ft	October 25, 2000
9	16.70 ft	May 12, 1965
10	16.52 ft	June 12, 1999

Weather at the gauge

Rain in the last 3 days: 3.06 in. Rain that falls upstream can take hours or days to show up at a river gauge.

17 Sat 63° 39° – Wind 9 mph

18 Sun 70° 40° – Wind 12 mph

19 Mon 76° 48° – Wind 12 mph

20 Tue 74° 58° – Wind 16 mph

21 Wed 80° 60° – Wind 12 mph

22 Thu 81° 64° – Wind 15 mph

23 Fri 80° 63° – Wind 19 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 06:53 AM Sunset 06:08 PM Daylight 11 hr, 15 min First quarter 58%

Map

Other gauges on the DMF Brazos River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
DMF Brazos River near AspermontRiver gauge, DMF Brazos River	5.61 ft	High	−0.95 ft	59 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Lake Alan Henry Reservoir near JusticeburgReservoir, Lake Alan Henry Reservoir	2,209.62 ft	Very low	−0.04 ft	9 mi
Colorado River near GailRiver gauge, Colorado River	0.84 ft	Normal	−0.61 ft	29 mi
White River Reservoir near SpurReservoir, White River Reservoir	2,351.95 ft	Normal	−0.02 ft	30 mi
Lake J. B. Thomas near VincentLake, Lake J. B. Thomas	2,226.42 ft	Low	+0.02 ft	31 mi
Colorado River at Hwy 350 near IraRiver gauge, Colorado River	3.93 ft	Normal	−0.04 ft	35 mi
Deep Creek near DunnRiver gauge, Deep Creek	2.60 ft	Low	−0.39 ft	36 mi
N Fk DMF Brazos River at Loop 289 near LubbockRiver gauge, N Fk DMF Brazos River	6.37 ft	Normal	−0.06 ft	49 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the DMF Brazos River at Justiceburg?

The official flood stage is 19.00 ft. The level is currently 11.77 ft below it.

What is a normal level for the DMF Brazos River at Justiceburg in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 5.46 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 4.41 ft and 6.30 ft, based on 18 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 DMF Brazos River at Justiceburg today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 04:00 AM MDT, the water level was 7.23 ft. Up 0.41 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is DMF Brazos River at Justiceburg rising or falling?

Up 0.41 ft over the last 24 hours. Up 1.21 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of DMF Brazos River at Justiceburg normal?

Very high for mid-October. Compared with 18 years of daily readings for this time of year.

What is the highest water level ever recorded at DMF Brazos River at Justiceburg?

The highest level on record is 25.80 ft on January 1, 1914.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:08079600 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 33.03843, -101.19763 (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	7.23 ft	2026-10-19 10:00	Provisional
Flow	96.1 cfs	2026-10-19 10:00	Provisional

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