Guadalupe River near Center Point water level

Name: Guadalupe River near Center Point water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Guadalupe River, Texas, United States

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High for mid-October

Water level

4.21ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 19, 2026, 07:40 AM CDT (29 min ago)

Flow: 60.7 cfs

History

7 days 30 days 1 year Years compared

20252026

Water level Normal range (10–90 %)

What this means

The gauge at Guadalupe River near Center Point shows 4.21 ft, above normal for mid-October.

That puts it 0.64 ft above the median of 3.58 ft for mid-October, based on 18 years of readings.

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 4.18 ft and 4.90 ft.

That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest.

Compared with 18 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date: 3.58 ft0.64 ft above the median for this date
Normal for this date: 3.13 ft – 4.71 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (18 years of records)
Lowest and highest in 30 days: 4.18 ft – 4.90 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months: 4.12 ft – 19.09 ft
Highest on record: 39.61 ftJuly 4, 2025

What the stage means on the water

Fast, high water is not the time for casual paddling. Strainers, debris and cold water make an unplanned swim dangerous.

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	39.61 ft	July 4, 2025
2	38.73 ft	July 16, 2026
3	24.27 ft	October 16, 2018
4	14.83 ft	May 29, 2016

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:42 AM Sunset 07:03 PM Daylight 11 hr, 21 min First quarter 59%

Map

Other gauges on the Guadalupe River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Guadalupe River at HuntRiver gauge, Guadalupe River	7.72 ft	Low	±0	14 mi
Guadalupe River above Bear Creek at KerrvilleRiver gauge, Guadalupe River	2.92 ft	Normal	+0.02 ft	8 mi
Guadalupe River above KerrvilleRiver gauge, Guadalupe River	1,621.65 ft	No reference yet	−0.01 ft	7 mi
Guadalupe River at KerrvilleRiver gauge, Guadalupe River	1.12 ft	Very low	+0.03 ft	5.5 mi
Guadalupe River at ComfortRiver gauge, Guadalupe River	3.30 ft	High	±0	13 mi
Guadalupe River at FM 474 near BergheimRiver gauge, Guadalupe River	82.2 cfs	High	−3.3 cfs	27 mi
Guadalupe River near Spring BranchRiver gauge, Guadalupe River	2.35 ft	Normal	+0.01 ft	44 mi
Guadalupe River at SattlerRiver gauge, Guadalupe River	4.45 ft	Normal	+0.01 ft	56 mi
Guadalupe River at Third Crossing near SattlerRiver gauge, Guadalupe River	3.80 ft	Normal	+0.01 ft	58 mi
Guadalupe River above Comal River at New BraunfelsRiver gauge, Guadalupe River	2.01 ft	Normal	−0.01 ft	63 mi
Guadalupe River at New BraunfelsRiver gauge, Guadalupe River	9.49 ft	Normal	−0.01 ft	63 mi
Guadalupe River at Hwy 123-BR at SeguinRiver gauge, Guadalupe River	16.21 ft	Very high	+18.18 ft	75 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Johnson Creek near IngramRiver gauge, Johnson Creek	−0.11 ft	Very low	±0	13 mi
Medina River at Patterson Rd at MedinaRiver gauge, Medina River	4.21 ft	Normal	±0	16 mi
N Prong Medina River at Brewington Creek near MedinaRiver gauge, N Prong Medina River	3.76 ft	Normal	+0.01 ft	16 mi
N Fk Guadalupe River near HuntRiver gauge, N Fk Guadalupe River	1.54 ft	Normal	+0.04 ft	17 mi
Medina River at BanderaRiver gauge, Medina River	3.59 ft	Normal	+0.01 ft	18 mi
Pedernales River near FredericksburgRiver gauge, Pedernales River	7.62 ft	Very high	+0.01 ft	22 mi

Questions and answers

What is a normal level for the Guadalupe River near Center Point in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 3.58 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 3.13 ft and 4.71 ft, based on 18 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 near Center Point today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 07:40 AM CDT, the water level was 4.21 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Guadalupe River near Center Point rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours. Down 0.06 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Guadalupe River near Center Point normal?

High for mid-October. Compared with 18 years of daily readings for this time of year.

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Guadalupe River near Center Point?

The highest level on record is 39.61 ft on July 4, 2025.

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:08166250 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 29.98778, -99.11000 (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	4.21 ft	2026-10-19 12:40	Provisional
Flow	60.7 cfs	2026-10-19 12:40	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Guadalupe River near Center Point (usgs:08166250). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/texas/guadalupe-river-near-center-point

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