Frio River at Leakey water level
River gauge, Frio River, Texas, United States
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What this means
The U.S. Geological Survey has the Frio River at Leakey at 9.30 ft. The agency publishes no normal range or warning level for this river yet, so there is nothing to judge the number against.
It is on the way up, by 5.03 ft over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 4.26 ft – 9.31 ft.
Over the past seven days the change adds up to +4.97 ft.
The agency publishes no normal range for this gauge yet, so we show the trend only. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Same day last year
- 2.76 ft+6.54 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 4.26 ft – 9.31 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 2.36 ft – 9.51 ft
- Highest on record
- 13.56 ftOctober 8, 2018
Paddling and fishing conditions
Compare today with the chart before you go; local outfitters often know which stage suits their stretch.
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Other gauges on the Frio River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frio River at ConcanRiver gauge, Frio River | 3.67 ft | Normal | ±0 | 16 mi |
| Frio River below Dry Frio River near UvaldeRiver gauge, Frio River | 0.95 ft | Very low | ±0 | 33 mi |
| Frio River near DerbyRiver gauge, Frio River | −0.82 ft | Very low | ±0 | 77 mi |
| Frio River at TildenRiver gauge, Frio River | 1.01 ft | Very low | −0.05 ft | 113 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sabinal River below Mill Creek near VanderpoolRiver gauge, Sabinal River | 0.27 ft | Low | −0.01 ft | 12 mi |
| Dry Frio River near Reagan WellsRiver gauge, Dry Frio River | 2.01 ft | Normal | −0.01 ft | 15 mi |
| Sabinal River at UtopiaRiver gauge, Sabinal River | 3.09 ft | Very high | ±0 | 15 mi |
| Nueces River near BarksdaleRiver gauge, Nueces River | 13.25 ft | Normal | ±0 | 17 mi |
| Sabinal River near SabinalRiver gauge, Sabinal River | 4.81 ft | Normal | ±0 | 22 mi |
| Seco Creek at Miller Rh near UtopiaRiver gauge, Seco Creek | 1.04 ft | Normal | −0.01 ft | 23 mi |
| Nueces River at LagunaRiver gauge, Nueces River | 1.94 ft | Normal | −0.01 ft | 25 mi |
| Leona River at CR 429A near UvaldeRiver gauge, Leona River | 4.24 ft | Normal | ±0 | 26 mi |
Questions and answers
How does the Frio River at Leakey compare with last year?
It is 6.54 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 2.76 ft.
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 Frio River at Leakey today?
On Oct 17, 2026, 10:30 PM CDT, the water level was 9.30 ft. Up 5.03 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Frio River at Leakey rising or falling?
Up 5.03 ft over the last 24 hours. Up 4.97 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Frio River at Leakey normal?
The agency publishes no normal range for this gauge yet, so we show the trend only.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Frio River at Leakey?
The highest level on record is 13.56 ft on October 8, 2018.
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:08194840(Agency page)- Coordinates
29.72298, -99.75345(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 | 9.30 ft | 2026-10-18 03:30 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Frio River at Leakey (usgs:08194840). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/texas/frio-river-at-leakey
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