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SwedenDry Frio River near Reagan Wells water level
River gauge, Dry Frio River, Texas, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 14.1 cfs
History
20252026
What this means
Water levels are unremarkable at Dry Frio River near Reagan Wells, where the gauge shows 2.01 ft.
That puts it 0.05 ft above the median of 1.96 ft for mid-October, based on 28 years of readings. It is 7.99 ft below the flood stage of 10.00 ft. A year ago it stood at 2.26 ft (−0.25 ft).
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 2.01 ft – 2.21 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Compared with 28 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 1.96 ft0.05 ft above the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 1.64 ft – 2.50 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (28 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 2.26 ft−0.25 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 2.01 ft – 2.21 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 1.97 ft – 4.78 ft
- Highest on record
- 33.00 ftJanuary 1, 1980
Paddling and fishing conditions
Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.
For reference, flood stage is 10.00 ft.
What happens at each level
- 23.00 ft
- Several homes flood below Reagan Wells up to four feet.
- 20.00 ft
- Major flooding damages several homes below Reagan Wells. Crossings over FM 1051 are under up to 15 feet of water, cutting off residential areas.
- 17.00 ft
- Several homes are flooded. FM 1050 has over 10 feet of water over some of the low bridges.
- 13.00 ft
- Moderate lowland flooding is generally 75 yards wide, and reaches the slabs of lowest homes below Reagan Wells.
- 10.00 ft
- Minor lowland flooding reaches into lower areas of the flood plain, flooding FM 1051 severely in several places.
- 7.00 ft
- The river goes out of banks, isolating several residents temporarily along FM 1050 above Highway 83.
- 5.00 ft
- FM 1051 bridge floors flood at several sites below Reagan Wells.
- 2.01 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 33.00 ft | January 1, 1980 |
| 2 | 27.60 ft | August 13, 1966 |
| 3 | 26.00 ft | June 14, 1935 |
| 4 | 25.57 ft | October 28, 1996 |
| 5 | 23.28 ft | June 22, 1997 |
| 6 | 23.00 ft | July 1, 1932 |
| 7 | 17.81 ft | September 21, 1995 |
| 8 | 17.17 ft | July 2, 2002 |
| 9 | 15.10 ft | October 9, 2018 |
| 10 | 13.77 ft | May 24, 2015 |
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Other gauges on the Dry Frio River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Frio River at FM 2690 near KnippaRiver gauge, Dry Frio River | 4.99 ft | No reference yet | ±0 | 10 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frio River at ConcanRiver gauge, Frio River | 3.65 ft | Normal | −0.01 ft | 4.7 mi |
| Leona River at CR 429A near UvaldeRiver gauge, Leona River | 4.24 ft | Normal | ±0 | 11 mi |
| Nueces River at LagunaRiver gauge, Nueces River | 1.93 ft | Normal | −0.01 ft | 14 mi |
| Sabinal River at UtopiaRiver gauge, Sabinal River | 3.10 ft | Very high | ±0 | 17 mi |
| Sabinal River near SabinalRiver gauge, Sabinal River | 4.81 ft | Normal | ±0 | 17 mi |
| Frio River below Dry Frio River near UvaldeRiver gauge, Frio River | 0.94 ft | Very low | ±0 | 19 mi |
| Sabinal River below Mill Creek near VanderpoolRiver gauge, Sabinal River | 0.27 ft | Low | ±0 | 20 mi |
| Nueces River near BarksdaleRiver gauge, Nueces River | 13.24 ft | Normal | ±0 | 21 mi |
Questions and answers
How does the Dry Frio River near Reagan Wells compare with last year?
It is 0.25 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 2.26 ft.
What is flood stage for the Dry Frio River near Reagan Wells?
The official flood stage is 10.00 ft. The level is currently 7.99 ft below it.
What is a normal level for the Dry Frio River near Reagan Wells in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 1.96 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 1.64 ft and 2.50 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 Dry Frio River near Reagan Wells today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 06:30 AM CDT, the water level was 2.01 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Dry Frio River near Reagan Wells rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Down 0.04 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Dry Frio River near Reagan Wells normal?
Normal 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:08196000(Agency page)- Coordinates
29.50468, -99.78145(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 | 2.01 ft | 2026-10-20 11:30 | Provisional |
| Flow | 14.1 cfs | 2026-10-20 11:30 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Dry Frio River near Reagan Wells (usgs:08196000). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/texas/dry-frio-river-near-reagan-wells
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