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Guadalupe River at Hunt water level

River gauge, Guadalupe River, Texas, United States

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Right now

Normal for mid-October

Water level

7.72ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Flow
28.0 cfs
10 20 30 40 Highest onrecord 37.52 ft Minor floodstage 10.00 ft

History

History
7.88.0ftOct 12Oct 13Oct 15Oct 16Oct 187.88.0ftOct 12Oct 15Oct 18
7.88.0ftSep 19Sep 26Oct 3Oct 11Oct 187.88.0ftSep 19Oct 3Oct 18
8101214ftOct 2025Jan 2026Apr 2026Jul 2026Oct 2026Minor flood stage8101214ftOct 2025Apr 2026Oct 2026Minor flood stage
8101214ftJanMarMayJulSepNov20268101214ftJanAprJulOct2026

20252026

Water level Normal range (10–90 %) Minor flood stage

What this means

The gauge at Guadalupe River at Hunt reads 7.72 ft, a normal level for mid-October.

That puts it 0.08 ft below the median of 7.80 ft for mid-October, based on 36 years of readings. It is 2.28 ft below the flood stage of 10.00 ft. A year ago it stood at 7.61 ft (+0.11 ft).

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 7.69 ft and 7.94 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.

Compared with 36 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date
7.80 ft0.08 ft below the median for this date
Normal for this date
7.64 ft – 7.97 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (36 years of records)
Same day last year
7.61 ft+0.11 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days
7.69 ft – 7.94 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months
7.50 ft – 13.75 ft
Highest on record
37.52 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.

The National Weather Service puts flood stage for this gauge at 10.00 ft, still 2.28 ft away.

What happens at each level

32.00 ft
Disastrous life threatening flooding puts water over the roads of lowest camps and resorts from the headwaters of the North and South Forks to below Comfort. Much of Highways 27 and 39 will flood as the disastrous flood wave moves downstream over the next several hours. Motorists should avoid any travel in the flood plain. Low residences above Center Point to below Comfort will flood. Many homes and businesses in Kerrville will flood.
28.00 ft
Life threatening flooding puts water to the roofs of lowest facilities and dwellings of resort camps along the South Fork above River Inn to Hunt. Roads near the river are deadly to auto travel. Lowest homes will flood in the North Fork as well as outbuildings, tennis courts and swimming pools. Lowest homes near Center Point and below to Comfort flood. Flow exceeds the USGS 1:25 year flood.
25.00 ft
Major flooding severely floods resort camps along the South Fork below the River Inn resort to Hunt. Parts of Highway 39 are flooded and very dangerous as well as numerous secondary roads and bridges. Areas in the flood plain are cut off. Residents cut off by Highay 39 flooding should stay put rather than drive on extremely dangerous roads escaping. Lowest homes downstream near Center Point will flood.
22.00 ft
Major flooding of low areas of recreation camps along the North and South Forks washes canoes and gear downstream from docks and low areas. Roads near the river, including along Highway 39, are extremely dangerous for auto traffic and travel is highly discouraged. Autos in low areas of Camp Waldemar are swept downstream. Flow is near the USGS 1:10 year flood level.
18.00 ft
Automobiles parked near the North Fork of the Guadalupe River at Camp Waldemar wash downstream. Roads and low bridges near the North and South Forks flood badly and are dangerous to motorists. Schumacher Crossing near Hunt is under six feet of water. Some residents are cut off and should stay put. Secondary roads and bridges near the river are extremely dangerous to motorists. Near the USGS 1:5 year flood level.
15.00 ft
Moderate lowland flooding puts a few feet of water over Schumacher Crossing near Hunt. Numerous secondary roads and bridges are flooded and very dangerous.
12.00 ft
Moderate lowland flooding reaches the floor of Schumacher Crossing east of Hunt preventing easy travel to western parts of the county. Areas of the headwaters are isolated temporarily as low water crossings flood.
10.00 ft
Water extends into low areas of the flood plain. Lower bridges on the north and south fork of the Guadalupe along highways 39 and FM 1341 become impassable.
7.72 ft
Right now
7.00 ft
Flow extends over low sections of the banks.

Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.

Highest crests on record

Chance of at least minor flooding in October to December: 19 %.

RankLevelDate
137.52 ftJuly 4, 2025
236.60 ftJuly 2, 1932
328.40 ftJuly 17, 1987
423.50 ftAugust 2, 1978
522.80 ftOctober 19, 1985
621.40 ftAugust 13, 1981
719.73 ftOctober 28, 1996
819.30 ftJuly 16, 2026
918.96 ftOctober 16, 2018
1016.70 ftJuly 5, 2002

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:42 AM Sunset 07:04 PM Daylight 11 hr, 23 min First quarter 49%

Map

Other gauges on the Guadalupe River

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Guadalupe River above Bear Creek at KerrvilleRiver gauge, Guadalupe River 2.90 ft Normal ±0 8 mi
Guadalupe River above KerrvilleRiver gauge, Guadalupe River 1,621.65 ft No reference yet −0.01 ft 8 mi
Guadalupe River at KerrvilleRiver gauge, Guadalupe River 1.09 ft Very low +0.01 ft 10 mi
Guadalupe River near Center PointRiver gauge, Guadalupe River 4.21 ft Normal +0.02 ft 14 mi
Guadalupe River at ComfortRiver gauge, Guadalupe River 3.31 ft High +0.01 ft 26 mi
Guadalupe River at FM 474 near BergheimRiver gauge, Guadalupe River 85.5 cfs High ±0 41 mi
Guadalupe River near Spring BranchRiver gauge, Guadalupe River 2.33 ft Normal −0.02 ft 58 mi
Guadalupe River at SattlerRiver gauge, Guadalupe River 4.44 ft Normal ±0 70 mi
Guadalupe River at Third Crossing near SattlerRiver gauge, Guadalupe River 3.80 ft Normal +0.01 ft 72 mi
Guadalupe River above Comal River at New BraunfelsRiver gauge, Guadalupe River 2.02 ft Normal +0.01 ft 77 mi
Guadalupe River at New BraunfelsRiver gauge, Guadalupe River 9.50 ft Normal +0.01 ft 77 mi
Guadalupe River at Hwy 123-BR at SeguinRiver gauge, Guadalupe River −1.01 ft Normal +1.10 ft 89 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Johnson Creek near IngramRiver gauge, Johnson Creek −0.11 ft Very low +0.01 ft 3.1 mi
N Fk Guadalupe River near HuntRiver gauge, N Fk Guadalupe River 1.50 ft Normal +0.01 ft 3.9 mi
N Prong Medina River at Brewington Creek near MedinaRiver gauge, N Prong Medina River 3.75 ft Normal −0.02 ft 14 mi
Medina River at Patterson Rd at MedinaRiver gauge, Medina River 4.21 ft Normal ±0 20 mi
Sabinal River below Mill Creek near VanderpoolRiver gauge, Sabinal River 0.27 ft Low ±0 28 mi
Medina River at BanderaRiver gauge, Medina River 3.58 ft Normal +0.01 ft 28 mi

Questions and answers

How does the Guadalupe River at Hunt compare with last year?

It is 0.11 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 7.61 ft.

What is flood stage for the Guadalupe River at Hunt?

The official flood stage is 10.00 ft. The level is currently 2.28 ft below it.

What is a normal level for the Guadalupe River at Hunt in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 7.80 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 7.64 ft and 7.97 ft, based on 36 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 at Hunt today?

On Oct 18, 2026, 05:50 AM CDT, the water level was 7.72 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Guadalupe River at Hunt rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours. Steady over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Guadalupe River at Hunt normal?

Normal for mid-October. Compared with 36 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:08165500 (Agency page)
Coordinates
30.06993, -99.32171 (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

ParameterLast valueTime (UTC)Quality
Water level 7.72 ft 2026-10-18 10:50 Provisional
Flow 28.0 cfs 2026-10-18 10:50 Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Guadalupe River at Hunt (usgs:08165500). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/texas/guadalupe-river-at-hunt

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