Leon River at Gatesville water level
River gauge, Leon River, Texas, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 17.4 cfs
History
20252026
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 %.
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 35.00 ft | December 21, 1991 |
| 2 | 35.00 ft | May 1, 1908 |
| 3 | 34.14 ft | October 4, 1959 |
| 4 | 33.78 ft | May 5, 2024 |
| 5 | 32.63 ft | October 10, 1961 |
| 6 | 32.33 ft | June 29, 2007 |
| 7 | 31.60 ft | May 13, 1957 |
| 8 | 31.06 ft | May 1, 1956 |
| 9 | 31.04 ft | February 24, 1997 |
| 10 | 31.02 ft | May 16, 1965 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
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
| Parameter | Last value | Time (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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