DMF Brazos River near Aspermont water level

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

Directions

High for mid-October

Water level

5.77ft Down 1.00 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 18, 2026, 11:15 PM CDT (1 hour ago)

Flow: 154 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 DMF Brazos River near Aspermont: the latest reading is 5.77 ft, above normal for mid-October.

That puts it 2.39 ft above the median of 3.38 ft for mid-October, based on 24 years of readings. It is 15.23 ft below the flood stage of 21.00 ft. A year ago it stood at 3.92 ft (+1.85 ft).

It is still going down, by 1.00 ft over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 3.72 ft – 10.77 ft.

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

Compared with 24 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date: 3.38 ft2.39 ft above the median for this date
Normal for this date: 0.51 ft – 6.17 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (24 years of records)
Same day last year: 3.92 ft+1.85 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days: 3.72 ft – 10.77 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months: 3.72 ft – 9.75 ft
Highest on record: 29.50 ftSeptember 26, 1955

Paddling and fishing conditions

Above-normal flows push fish to the edges and make wading risky. Wait for the river to drop and clear.

For reference, flood stage is 21.00 ft.

What happens at each level

37.00 ft: Water begins to flood U.S. Hwy 83. Extensive flooding of ranch and farm land occurs, especially in southeast and eastern Stonewall County.
21.00 ft: Minor flooding of farm and ranch land occurs. The roadside park immediately north of the U.S. 83 bridge is partially flooded. No known structural damage.
5.77 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	29.50 ft	September 26, 1955
2	28.76 ft	August 14, 1972
3	25.98 ft	October 19, 1960
4	20.83 ft	May 15, 1980
5	20.30 ft	September 6, 1962
6	20.14 ft	October 15, 1926
7	18.80 ft	June 1, 1935
8	18.69 ft	June 2, 1990
9	18.00 ft	July 7, 1960
10	18.00 ft	May 13, 1930

Weather at the gauge

Rain in the last 3 days: 2.50 in. Rain that falls upstream can take hours or days to show up at a river gauge.

17 Sat 61° 41° – Wind 9 mph

18 Sun 67° 43° – Wind 10 mph

19 Mon 74° 46° – Wind 13 mph

20 Tue 76° 58° – Wind 14 mph

21 Wed 81° 61° – Wind 10 mph

22 Thu 82° 64° – Wind 11 mph

23 Fri 82° 64° – Wind 18 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:49 AM Sunset 07:04 PM Daylight 11 hr, 15 min First quarter 56%

Map

Other gauges on the DMF Brazos River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
DMF Brazos River at JusticeburgRiver gauge, DMF Brazos River	6.81 ft	Very high	−0.01 ft	59 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Clear Fk Brazos River near RobyRiver gauge, Clear Fk Brazos River	4.61 ft	Very high	−0.87 ft	19 mi
Salt Fk Brazos River near AspermontRiver gauge, Salt Fk Brazos River	3.65 ft	Very high	−0.58 ft	23 mi
Clear Fk Brazos River at FM 3116 near AnsonRiver gauge, Clear Fk Brazos River	7.77 ft	Very high	−3.66 ft	27 mi
California Creek near StamfordRiver gauge, California Creek	8.06 ft	Very high	−4.38 ft	32 mi
Clear Fk Brazos River at Hwy 83 near HawleyRiver gauge, Clear Fk Brazos River	2.84 ft	Normal	−0.96 ft	35 mi
Clear Fk Brazos River at LuedersRiver gauge, Clear Fk Brazos River	7.20 ft	High	+0.49 ft	36 mi
Clear Fk Brazos River at NugentRiver gauge, Clear Fk Brazos River	3.76 ft	Very high	+0.28 ft	37 mi
Elm Creek at AbileneRiver gauge, Elm Creek	0.1 cfs	Normal	−4.0 cfs	43 mi

Questions and answers

How does the DMF Brazos River near Aspermont compare with last year?

It is 1.85 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 3.92 ft.

What is flood stage for the DMF Brazos River near Aspermont?

The official flood stage is 21.00 ft. The level is currently 15.23 ft below it.

What is a normal level for the DMF Brazos River near Aspermont in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 3.38 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 0.51 ft and 6.17 ft, based on 24 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 near Aspermont today?

On Oct 18, 2026, 11:15 PM CDT, the water level was 5.77 ft. Down 1.00 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is DMF Brazos River near Aspermont rising or falling?

Down 1.00 ft over the last 24 hours. Up 2.00 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of DMF Brazos River near Aspermont normal?

High for mid-October. Compared with 24 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:08080500 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 33.00816, -100.18066 (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	5.77 ft	2026-10-19 04:15	Provisional
Flow	154 cfs	2026-10-19 04:15	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: DMF Brazos River near Aspermont (usgs:08080500). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/texas/dmf-brazos-river-near-aspermont

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