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Leon River at Gatesville water level

River gauge, Leon River, Texas, United States

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Right now

Normal for mid-October

Water level

2.69ft Up 0.07 ft over the last 24 hours

Flow
17.4 cfs
0 13 25 38 Highest onrecord 35.00 ft Minor floodstage 22.00 ft

History

History
2345ftOct 12Oct 13Oct 15Oct 16Oct 182345ftOct 12Oct 15Oct 18
2468ftSep 19Sep 26Oct 3Oct 10Oct 182468ftSep 19Oct 3Oct 18
1020ftOct 2025Jan 2026Apr 2026Jul 2026Oct 2026Minor flood stage1020ftOct 2025Apr 2026Oct 2026Minor flood stage
1020ftJanMarMayJulSepNov20261020ftJanAprJulOct2026

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

What this means

The Leon River at Gatesville is at 2.69 ft, in the normal range for mid-October.

The median for mid-October is 2.58 ft, based on 34 years of readings, so the river stage is 0.11 ft above typical. It is 19.31 ft below the flood stage of 22.00 ft. On the same day last year the reading was 2.67 ft, a difference of +0.02 ft.

It has risen 0.07 ft over the past 24 hours. There is still 19.31 ft of room before flood stage. In the last month it has stayed between 2.41 ft and 8.01 ft.

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

Compared with 34 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date
2.58 ft0.11 ft above the median for this date
Normal for this date
2.19 ft – 3.59 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (34 years of records)
Same day last year
2.67 ft+0.02 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days
2.41 ft – 8.01 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months
2.29 ft – 12.94 ft
Highest on record
35.00 ftDecember 21, 1991

Floating and fishing near Leon River at Gatesville

Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.

Flood stage here is 22.00 ft, 19.31 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

What happens at each level

35.00 ft
Major flooding will occur along the river near the us 84 bridge.
34.00 ft
Major overbank flooding is expected as banks broaden to a wide open floodplain.
31.00 ft
Moderate to major overbank flooding is expected through gatesville.
28.00 ft
Moderate overbank flooding will occur near the highway bridge.
25.00 ft
Minor to moderate lowland flooding will occur near the river. Some low water crossings will become dangerous.
22.00 ft
Minor lowland flooding will occur along the river.
2.69 ft
Right now

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

Highest crests on record

Chance of at least minor flooding in October to December: 9 %.

RankLevelDate
135.00 ftDecember 21, 1991
235.00 ftMay 1, 1908
334.14 ftOctober 4, 1959
433.78 ftMay 5, 2024
532.63 ftOctober 10, 1961
632.33 ftJune 29, 2007
731.60 ftMay 13, 1957
831.06 ftMay 1, 1956
931.04 ftFebruary 24, 1997
1031.02 ftMay 16, 1965

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:37 AM Sunset 06:57 PM Daylight 11 hr, 20 min First quarter 47%

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Other gauges on the Leon River

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Leon River near De LeonRiver gauge, Leon River −0.09 ft Very low ±0 68 mi
Leon River near HasseRiver gauge, Leon River 3.06 ft Low −0.14 ft 55 mi
Leon River near HamiltonRiver gauge, Leon River 3.91 ft Very low +0.07 ft 32 mi
Leon River near BeltonRiver gauge, Leon River 3.58 ft Normal +0.01 ft 31 mi
Leon River at FM 436 near Little River-AcademyRiver gauge, Leon River 418.99 ft No reference yet ±0 37 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Henson Creek at W Range Rd near GatesvilleRiver gauge, Henson Creek 7.28 ft Very high ±0 8 mi
Cowhouse Creek at PidcokeRiver gauge, Cowhouse Creek 1.92 ft Low ±0 13 mi
House Creek at W Range Rd near Ft HoodRiver gauge, House Creek 12.94 ft Very high +8.55 ft 17 mi
House Creek at Old Georgetown Rd near Ft HoodRiver gauge, House Creek 6.97 ft High +6.32 ft 20 mi
N Bosque River at Valley MillsRiver gauge, N Bosque River 4.61 ft Normal −0.01 ft 24 mi
Middle Bosque River near McGregorRiver gauge, Middle Bosque River 2.57 ft Normal +0.02 ft 24 mi
Hog Creek near CrawfordRiver gauge, Hog Creek 0.64 ft Low +0.01 ft 25 mi
N Bosque River near CliftonRiver gauge, N Bosque River 1.45 ft Normal ±0 27 mi

Questions and answers

Is the Leon River at Gatesville higher than last year?

Yes, it is 0.02 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 2.67 ft.

What is flood stage for the Leon River at Gatesville?

The official flood stage is 22.00 ft. The level is currently 19.31 ft below it.

What is a normal level for the Leon River at Gatesville in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 2.58 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 2.19 ft and 3.59 ft, based on 34 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 Leon River at Gatesville today?

On Oct 18, 2026, 12:45 AM CDT, the water level was 2.69 ft. Up 0.07 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Leon River at Gatesville rising or falling?

Up 0.07 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 0.05 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Leon River at Gatesville normal?

Normal for mid-October. Compared with 34 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:08100500 (Agency page)
Coordinates
31.43472, -97.75833 (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 2.69 ft 2026-10-18 05:45 Provisional
Flow 17.4 cfs 2026-10-18 05:45 Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Leon River at Gatesville (usgs:08100500). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/texas/leon-river-at-gatesville

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