Guadalupe River at Hunt water level
River gauge, Guadalupe River, Texas, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 28.0 cfs
History
20252026
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 %.
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 37.52 ft | July 4, 2025 |
| 2 | 36.60 ft | July 2, 1932 |
| 3 | 28.40 ft | July 17, 1987 |
| 4 | 23.50 ft | August 2, 1978 |
| 5 | 22.80 ft | October 19, 1985 |
| 6 | 21.40 ft | August 13, 1981 |
| 7 | 19.73 ft | October 28, 1996 |
| 8 | 19.30 ft | July 16, 2026 |
| 9 | 18.96 ft | October 16, 2018 |
| 10 | 16.70 ft | July 5, 2002 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
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
| Parameter | Last value | Time (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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