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SwedenLeon River near Belton water level
River gauge, Leon River, Texas, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 8.9 cfs
History
20252026
What this means
Water levels are unremarkable at Leon River near Belton, where the gauge shows 3.52 ft.
That puts it 0.14 ft below the median of 3.66 ft for mid-October, based on 39 years of readings. It is 10.48 ft below the flood stage of 14.00 ft. A year ago it stood at 3.37 ft (+0.15 ft).
It is still going down, by 0.06 ft over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 3.36 ft – 3.77 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Compared with 39 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 3.66 ft0.14 ft below the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 3.34 ft – 4.20 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (39 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 3.37 ft+0.15 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 3.36 ft – 3.77 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 3.28 ft – 5.48 ft
- Highest on record
- 25.00 ftDecember 1, 1913
Paddling and fishing conditions
Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.
For reference, flood stage is 14.00 ft.
What happens at each level
- 30.00 ft
- Water will rise well into the recreation park, over the running trail, and into the soccer and baseball fields. The city water pumping plant will flood.
- 23.00 ft
- Water will rise into the water recreation park, the city park, and approach the soccer and baseball fields.
- 20.00 ft
- Major flooding will occur in the city park and the water amusement park.
- 16.00 ft
- Moderate flooding will occur along right bank of river. Water will get into the water amusement park, and the city park on right bank.
- 14.00 ft
- Minor flooding will occur in the city park. Water will begin to flood the water amusement park downstream from the gage.
- 12.00 ft
- Water will be slightly out of the low banks.
- 3.52 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: < 5 %.
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 25.00 ft | December 1, 1913 |
| 2 | 24.41 ft | April 22, 1945 |
| 3 | 22.22 ft | May 26, 1944 |
| 4 | 21.00 ft | September 1, 1921 |
| 5 | 20.00 ft | September 28, 1936 |
| 6 | 17.08 ft | May 18, 1935 |
| 7 | 16.58 ft | April 25, 1942 |
| 8 | 15.95 ft | March 13, 1946 |
| 9 | 15.35 ft | October 6, 1930 |
| 10 | 15.05 ft | October 2, 1927 |
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 | 100 mi |
| Leon River near HasseRiver gauge, Leon River | 3.05 ft | Low | −0.01 ft | 86 mi |
| Leon River near HamiltonRiver gauge, Leon River | 3.95 ft | Very low | +0.04 ft | 64 mi |
| Leon River at GatesvilleRiver gauge, Leon River | 2.65 ft | Normal | −0.04 ft | 31 mi |
| Leon River at FM 436 near Little River-AcademyRiver gauge, Leon River | 418.99 ft | No reference yet | ±0 | 6.0 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belton Lake near BeltonLake, Belton Lake | 592.94 ft | Normal | −0.03 ft | 3.2 mi |
| Lampasas River near BeltonRiver gauge, Lampasas River | 1.61 ft | Very low | ±0 | 5.6 mi |
| Stillhouse Hollow Lake near BeltonLake, Stillhouse Hollow Lake | 620.97 ft | Normal | −0.05 ft | 6 mi |
| Little River near Little RiverRiver gauge, Little River | 1.47 ft | Low | +0.02 ft | 9 mi |
| Salado Creek at SaladoRiver gauge, Salado Creek | 1.59 ft | Normal | ±0 | 10 mi |
| N Elm Creek at Rosebud Rd near MeeksRiver gauge, N Elm Creek | 1.28 ft | Low | −2.48 ft | 20 mi |
| Lampasas River at Ding DongRiver gauge, Lampasas River | 7.23 ft | Normal | ±0 | 21 mi |
| House Creek at W Range Rd near Ft HoodRiver gauge, House Creek | −0.22 ft | Very low | −4.59 ft | 23 mi |
Questions and answers
How does the Leon River near Belton compare with last year?
It is 0.15 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 3.37 ft.
What is flood stage for the Leon River near Belton?
The official flood stage is 14.00 ft. The level is currently 10.48 ft below it.
What is a normal level for the Leon River near Belton in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 3.66 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 3.34 ft and 4.20 ft, based on 39 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 near Belton today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 02:00 AM CDT, the water level was 3.52 ft. Down 0.06 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Leon River near Belton rising or falling?
Down 0.06 ft over the last 24 hours. Steady over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Leon River near Belton normal?
Normal for mid-October. Compared with 39 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:08102500(Agency page)- Coordinates
31.07018, -97.44140(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 | 3.52 ft | 2026-10-19 07:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 8.9 cfs | 2026-10-19 07:00 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Leon River near Belton (usgs:08102500). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/texas/leon-river-near-belton
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