Giffin Spgs at Toyahvale water level
River gauge, Giffin Spgs, Texas, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 13.7 cfs
History
20252026
What this means
Water levels are unremarkable at Giffin Spgs at Toyahvale, where the gauge shows 4.51 ft.
That puts it 0.13 ft below the median of 4.64 ft for mid-October, based on 23 years of readings. A year ago it stood at 4.43 ft (+0.08 ft).
It is on the way up, by 0.07 ft over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 4.43 ft – 4.52 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Compared with 23 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 4.64 ft0.13 ft below the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 4.12 ft – 4.80 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (23 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 4.43 ft+0.08 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 4.43 ft – 4.52 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 4.34 ft – 4.52 ft
- Highest on record
- 6.60 ftSeptember 13, 2014
Paddling and fishing conditions
Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6.60 ft | September 13, 2014 |
| 2 | 5.62 ft | August 14, 2021 |
| 3 | 5.55 ft | September 20, 2014 |
| 4 | 5.45 ft | September 3, 2010 |
| 5 | 5.37 ft | April 10, 2012 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Solomon Spgs at ToyahvaleRiver gauge, San Solomon Spgs | 22.5 cfs | Very low | ±0 | 0.2 mi |
| Barrilla Draw near SaragosaRiver gauge, Barrilla Draw | 1.95 ft | Normal | ±0 | 20 mi |
| Pecos River at FM 3398 near PecosRiver gauge, Pecos River | 2.59 ft | Low | ±0 | 41 mi |
Questions and answers
How does the Giffin Spgs at Toyahvale compare with last year?
It is 0.08 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 4.43 ft.
What is a normal level for the Giffin Spgs at Toyahvale in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 4.64 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 4.12 ft and 4.80 ft, based on 23 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 Giffin Spgs at Toyahvale today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 09:00 AM MDT, the water level was 4.51 ft. Up 0.07 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Giffin Spgs at Toyahvale rising or falling?
Up 0.07 ft over the last 24 hours. Up 0.07 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Giffin Spgs at Toyahvale normal?
Normal for mid-October. Compared with 23 years of daily readings for this time of year.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Giffin Spgs at Toyahvale?
The highest level on record is 6.60 ft on September 13, 2014.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:08427000(Agency page)- Coordinates
30.94573, -103.78988(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 | 4.51 ft | 2026-10-19 15:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 13.7 cfs | 2026-10-19 13:45 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Giffin Spgs at Toyahvale (usgs:08427000). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/texas/giffin-spgs-at-toyahvale
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