Leon River near De Leon water level

Name: Leon River near De Leon water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Leon River, Texas, United States

Directions

Very low for mid-October

Water level

-0.09ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 18, 2026, 05:30 AM CDT (42 min ago)

Flow: 0.0 cfs

History

7 days 30 days 1 year Years compared

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

What this means

Low water at Leon River near De Leon: the gauge reads −0.09 ft, far below normal for mid-October.

That puts it 1.37 ft below the median of 1.28 ft for mid-October, based on 16 years of readings. It is 12.09 ft below the flood stage of 12.00 ft.

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. Without real rain upstream, that is unlikely to change quickly. The 30-day range is −0.09 ft – 0.26 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, and it usually takes a few days of steady rain to change that.

Compared with 16 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date: 1.28 ft1.37 ft below the median for this date
Normal for this date: 0.21 ft – 3.69 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (16 years of records)
Lowest and highest in 30 days: −0.09 ft – 0.26 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months: −0.09 ft – 3.26 ft
Highest on record: 19.78 ftJune 28, 2007

Paddling and fishing conditions

At low levels, plan for shorter paddling trips and expect to walk your boat through a few shoals.

For reference, flood stage is 12.00 ft.

What happens at each level

19.00 ft: Major out of bank flooding is expected along the river both upstream and downstream of the sh 16 bridge. Major flooding of farm and ranch lands near the river is expected. Rural raods near the river will be flooded.
17.00 ft: Moderate out of bank flooding can be expected along the river upstram and downstream of the sh 16 bridge. Farm and ranch lands, along with a few rural roads near the river, will be flooded.
15.00 ft: Moderate out of bank flooding can be expected along the river above and below the sh 16 bridge. Rural roads, as well as farm and ranch lands near the river, will be flooded.
14.00 ft: Moderate out of bank flooding can be expected along the river upstream and downstream of the sh 16 bridge. Farm and ranch lands, along with a few rural roads near the river, will be flooded.
12.00 ft: Minor out of bank flooding can be expected around the sh 16 bridge. Farm and ranch land, along with a few minor rural roads near the river, will begin to flood.
−0.09 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	19.78 ft	June 28, 2007
2	19.30 ft	May 1, 1908
3	19.00 ft	April 26, 1990
4	17.67 ft	June 1, 2016
5	16.37 ft	June 24, 1997
6	16.35 ft	December 21, 1991
7	16.23 ft	May 27, 2015
8	15.70 ft	June 2, 2021
9	15.63 ft	May 17, 1989
10	15.50 ft	January 21, 1968

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:40 AM Sunset 06:59 PM Daylight 11 hr, 19 min First quarter 49%

Map

Other gauges on the Leon River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Leon River near HasseRiver gauge, Leon River	3.06 ft	Low	−0.08 ft	16 mi
Leon River near HamiltonRiver gauge, Leon River	3.91 ft	Very low	+0.07 ft	36 mi
Leon River at GatesvilleRiver gauge, Leon River	2.69 ft	Normal	+0.08 ft	68 mi
Leon River near BeltonRiver gauge, Leon River	3.59 ft	Normal	+0.01 ft	100 mi
Leon River at FM 436 near Little River-AcademyRiver gauge, Leon River	418.99 ft	No reference yet	±0	106 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Sabana River near De LeonRiver gauge, Sabana River	1.98 ft	Normal	−0.05 ft	5.9 mi
Copperas Creek at FM 2247 near ComancheRiver gauge, Copperas Creek	2.36 ft	Normal	−0.04 ft	11 mi
Proctor Lake near ProctorLake, Proctor Lake	1,156.09 ft	Normal	−0.01 ft	14 mi
Lake Cisco near CiscoLake, Lake Cisco	1,503.04 ft	Very low	−0.02 ft	32 mi
N Bosque River at HicoRiver gauge, N Bosque River	5.78 ft	Very high	−0.40 ft	32 mi
Lake Brownwood near BrownwoodLake, Lake Brownwood	1,422.81 ft	Normal	−0.02 ft	36 mi
Lake Palo Pinto near SantoLake, Lake Palo Pinto	864.37 ft	Normal	±0	36 mi
Pecan Bayou near Cross CutRiver gauge, Pecan Bayou	3.24 ft	Normal	−0.20 ft	38 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Leon River near De Leon?

The official flood stage is 12.00 ft. The level is currently 12.09 ft below it.

What is a normal level for the Leon River near De Leon in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 1.28 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 0.21 ft and 3.69 ft, based on 16 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 De Leon today?

On Oct 18, 2026, 05:30 AM CDT, the water level was −0.09 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Leon River near De Leon rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours. Down 0.33 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Leon River near De Leon normal?

Very low for mid-October. Compared with 16 years of daily readings for this time of year.

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Leon River near De Leon?

The highest level on record is 19.78 ft on June 28, 2007.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:08099100 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 32.17375, -98.53311 (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	−0.09 ft	2026-10-18 10:30	Provisional
Flow	0.0 cfs	2026-10-18 10:30	Provisional

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