Guadalupe River above Bear Creek at Kerrville water level
River gauge, Guadalupe River, Texas, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 55.2 cfs
History
20252026
What this means
The gauge at Guadalupe River above Bear Creek at Kerrville reads 2.93 ft, a normal level for mid-October.
The median for mid-October is 2.91 ft, based on 27 years of readings, so the river stage is 0.02 ft above typical. On the same day last year the reading was 2.57 ft, a difference of +0.36 ft.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 2.87 ft and 3.54 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Compared with 27 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 2.91 ft0.02 ft above the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 2.56 ft – 3.42 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (27 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 2.57 ft+0.36 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 2.87 ft – 3.54 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 2.53 ft – 13.52 ft
- Highest on record
- 34.40 ftJuly 4, 2025
What the stage means on the water
A normal level is usually prime time for floating and wade fishing, as long as the weather holds upstream.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 34.40 ft | July 4, 2025 |
| 2 | 34.01 ft | July 2, 1932 |
| 3 | 16.35 ft | July 5, 2002 |
| 4 | 16.32 ft | October 16, 2018 |
| 5 | 9.79 ft | May 29, 2016 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
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Other gauges on the Guadalupe River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guadalupe River at HuntRiver gauge, Guadalupe River | 7.73 ft | Normal | −0.01 ft | 8 mi |
| Guadalupe River above KerrvilleRiver gauge, Guadalupe River | 1,621.65 ft | No reference yet | −0.01 ft | 0.8 mi |
| Guadalupe River at KerrvilleRiver gauge, Guadalupe River | 1.11 ft | Very low | −0.01 ft | 2.2 mi |
| Guadalupe River near Center PointRiver gauge, Guadalupe River | 4.23 ft | High | +0.01 ft | 8 mi |
| Guadalupe River at ComfortRiver gauge, Guadalupe River | 3.27 ft | High | −0.02 ft | 19 mi |
| Guadalupe River at FM 474 near BergheimRiver gauge, Guadalupe River | 82.2 cfs | High | ±0 | 34 mi |
| Guadalupe River near Spring BranchRiver gauge, Guadalupe River | 2.33 ft | Normal | −0.01 ft | 51 mi |
| Guadalupe River at SattlerRiver gauge, Guadalupe River | 4.45 ft | Normal | +0.01 ft | 62 mi |
| Guadalupe River at Third Crossing near SattlerRiver gauge, Guadalupe River | 3.81 ft | Normal | +0.01 ft | 64 mi |
| Guadalupe River above Comal River at New BraunfelsRiver gauge, Guadalupe River | 2.01 ft | Normal | −0.01 ft | 69 mi |
| Guadalupe River at New BraunfelsRiver gauge, Guadalupe River | 9.48 ft | Normal | −0.03 ft | 70 mi |
| Guadalupe River at Hwy 123-BR at SeguinRiver gauge, Guadalupe River | −2.76 ft | Very low | −18.98 ft | 82 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson Creek near IngramRiver gauge, Johnson Creek | −0.10 ft | Very low | ±0 | 5.7 mi |
| N Fk Guadalupe River near HuntRiver gauge, N Fk Guadalupe River | 1.54 ft | Normal | −0.01 ft | 11 mi |
| N Prong Medina River at Brewington Creek near MedinaRiver gauge, N Prong Medina River | 3.78 ft | Normal | +0.01 ft | 16 mi |
| Medina River at Patterson Rd at MedinaRiver gauge, Medina River | 4.21 ft | Normal | ±0 | 19 mi |
| Pedernales River near FredericksburgRiver gauge, Pedernales River | 7.65 ft | Very high | +0.03 ft | 22 mi |
| Medina River at BanderaRiver gauge, Medina River | 3.58 ft | Normal | −0.01 ft | 25 mi |
Questions and answers
Is the Guadalupe River above Bear Creek at Kerrville higher than last year?
Yes, it is 0.36 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 2.57 ft.
What is a normal level for the Guadalupe River above Bear Creek at Kerrville in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 2.91 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 2.56 ft and 3.42 ft, based on 27 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 Guadalupe River above Bear Creek at Kerrville today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 12:20 PM CDT, the water level was 2.93 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Guadalupe River above Bear Creek at Kerrville rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Steady over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Guadalupe River above Bear Creek at Kerrville normal?
Normal for mid-October. Compared with 27 years of daily readings for this time of year.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Guadalupe River above Bear Creek at Kerrville?
The highest level on record is 34.40 ft on July 4, 2025.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:08166140(Agency page)- Coordinates
30.06966, -99.19535(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 | 2.93 ft | 2026-10-20 17:20 | Provisional |
| Flow | 55.2 cfs | 2026-10-20 17:20 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Guadalupe River above Bear Creek at Kerrville (usgs:08166140). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/texas/guadalupe-river-above-bear-creek-at-kerrville
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