Little River near Rockdale water level

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

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Low for mid-October

Water level

4.12ft Up 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 19, 2026, 05:15 PM CDT (1 hour ago)

Flow: 131 cfs

History

7 days 30 days 1 year Years compared

20252026

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

What this means

The Little River near Rockdale is running below normal at 4.12 ft.

The median for mid-October is 4.69 ft, based on 38 years of readings, so the river stage is 0.57 ft below typical. It is 25.88 ft below the flood stage of 30.00 ft. On the same day last year the reading was 3.98 ft, a difference of +0.14 ft.

It has risen 0.05 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 3.78 ft and 5.14 ft.

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

Compared with 38 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date: 4.69 ft0.57 ft below the median for this date
Normal for this date: 3.97 ft – 12.48 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (38 years of records)
Same day last year: 3.98 ft+0.14 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days: 3.78 ft – 5.14 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months: 3.78 ft – 27.51 ft
Highest on record: 40.00 ftFebruary 11, 1981

Floating and fishing near Little River near Rockdale

Low water exposes gravel bars that make good wading access, but some boat ramps may be left high and dry.

Flood stage here is 30.00 ft, 25.88 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

What happens at each level

40.00 ft: Widespread major flooding is expected.
38.30 ft: Widespread major flooding is expected.
36.00 ft: Widespread major lowland flooding is expected.
35.70 ft: Major lowland flooding is occurring with water on the dock.
34.00 ft: Moderate lowland flooding is expected with water on the lower docks and steps of the Alcoa pumping plant.
33.00 ft: Moderate lowland flooding is expected along both banks.
30.00 ft: Minor lowland flooding is expected along the left bank.
27.00 ft: Bankfull stage with no flooding expected.
4.12 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: 12 %.

Rank	Level	Date
1	40.00 ft	February 11, 1981
2	38.34 ft	December 21, 1991
3	36.13 ft	April 18, 2016
4	36.04 ft	July 15, 2007
5	35.78 ft	May 27, 2015
6	35.67 ft	June 15, 1981
7	35.41 ft	February 5, 1992
8	34.97 ft	May 18, 1992
9	34.70 ft	March 5, 1992
10	34.60 ft	January 4, 2019

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:34 AM Sunset 06:53 PM Daylight 11 hr, 20 min First quarter 63%

Map

Other gauges on the Little River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Little River near Little RiverRiver gauge, Little River	1.33 ft	Low	−0.03 ft	24 mi
Little River near CameronRiver gauge, Little River	0.79 ft	Low	±0	7 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Big Elm Creek at SH 77 near CameronRiver gauge, Big Elm Creek	5.79 ft	Normal	−0.02 ft	10 mi
San Gabriel River at LaneportRiver gauge, San Gabriel River	4.94 ft	Normal	+0.01 ft	16 mi
N Elm Creek at Rosebud Rd near MeeksRiver gauge, N Elm Creek	3.77 ft	Very high	±0	18 mi
Granger Lake near GrangerLake, Granger Lake	503.83 ft	Normal	−0.01 ft	19 mi
Brazos River at FM 485 near HearneRiver gauge, Brazos River	15.71 ft	Low	−0.01 ft	20 mi
Little Brazos River at FM 485 near HearneRiver gauge, Little Brazos River	5.91 ft	Low	−7.83 ft	24 mi
Willis Creek near GrangerRiver gauge, Willis Creek	3.48 ft	Very low	+0.02 ft	25 mi
Brushy Creek at FM 619 near TaylorRiver gauge, Brushy Creek	6.99 ft	Very low	−15.68 ft	25 mi

Questions and answers

Is the Little River near Rockdale higher than last year?

Yes, it is 0.14 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 3.98 ft.

What is flood stage for the Little River near Rockdale?

The official flood stage is 30.00 ft. The level is currently 25.88 ft below it.

What is a normal level for the Little River near Rockdale in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 4.69 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 3.97 ft and 12.48 ft, based on 38 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 Little River near Rockdale today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 05:15 PM CDT, the water level was 4.12 ft. Up 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Little River near Rockdale rising or falling?

Up 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours. Steady over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Little River near Rockdale normal?

Low for mid-October. Compared with 38 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:08106350 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 30.76075, -97.01388 (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	4.12 ft	2026-10-19 22:15	Provisional
Flow	131 cfs	2026-10-19 22:15	Provisional

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