Medina River near Macdona water level

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

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Low for mid-October

Water level

-0.06ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 19, 2026, 03:15 AM CDT (38 min ago)

Flow: 1.2 cfs

History

7 days 30 days 1 year Years compared

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Water level Normal range (10–90 %)

What this means

Low water at Medina River near Macdona: the gauge reads −0.06 ft, below normal for mid-October.

The median for mid-October is 1.48 ft, based on 28 years of readings, so the river stage is 1.54 ft below typical. On the same day last year the reading was −2.72 ft, a difference of +2.66 ft.

It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. Without real rain upstream, that is unlikely to change quickly. The 30-day range is −0.13 ft – 0.37 ft.

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

Compared with 28 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date: 1.48 ft1.54 ft below the median for this date
Normal for this date: −1.42 ft – 3.71 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (28 years of records)
Same day last year: −2.72 ft+2.66 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days: −0.13 ft – 0.37 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months: −2.88 ft – 4.37 ft
Highest on record: 24.70 ftJuly 6, 2002

Paddling and fishing conditions

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

What happens at each level

4.00 ft: The upstream low water crossing at Cagnon Road and the Medina River floods.
−0.06 ft: Right now

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

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	24.70 ft	July 6, 2002
2	20.58 ft	May 30, 1987
3	20.50 ft	November 22, 2004
4	17.39 ft	October 18, 1998

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:39 AM Sunset 07:01 PM Daylight 11 hr, 22 min First quarter 57%

Map

Other gauges on the Medina River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Medina River at Patterson Rd at MedinaRiver gauge, Medina River	4.20 ft	Normal	−0.01 ft	46 mi
Medina River at BanderaRiver gauge, Medina River	3.59 ft	Normal	+0.02 ft	35 mi
Medina River above English Crsg near Pipe CreekRiver gauge, Medina River	19.3 cfs	Normal	−0.8 cfs	30 mi
Medina River at La CosteRiver gauge, Medina River	9.04 ft	Below flood stage	+2.94 ft	7 mi
Medina River near SomersetRiver gauge, Medina River	4.04 ft	Low	±0	8 mi
Medina River at San AntonioRiver gauge, Medina River	2.90 ft	Very low	−0.02 ft	13 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Leon Creek at IH 35, San AntonioRiver gauge, Leon Creek	2.24 ft	Normal	+0.04 ft	6 mi
Leon Creek at Lp 410 at San AntonioRiver gauge, Leon Creek	4.05 ft	Low	+0.01 ft	8 mi
San Pedro Creek at Furnish St, San AntonioRiver gauge, San Pedro Creek	0.0 cfs	Very low	±0	12 mi
San Antonio River at Mitchell St, San AntonioRiver gauge, San Antonio River	4.26 ft	Normal	±0	12 mi
San Antonio River at San AntonioRiver gauge, San Antonio River	3.93 ft	Normal	−0.01 ft	13 mi
San Antonio River at Loop 410, San AntonioRiver gauge, San Antonio River	3.67 ft	Low	−0.04 ft	14 mi
Olmos Creek at Dresden Dr, San AntonioRiver gauge, Olmos Creek	1.81 ft	Normal	±0	16 mi

Questions and answers

Is the Medina River near Macdona higher than last year?

Yes, it is 2.66 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was −2.72 ft.

What is a normal level for the Medina River near Macdona in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 1.48 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between −1.42 ft and 3.71 ft, based on 28 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 Medina River near Macdona today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 03:15 AM CDT, the water level was −0.06 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Medina River near Macdona rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours. Down 0.07 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Medina River near Macdona normal?

Low for mid-October. Compared with 28 years of daily readings for this time of year.

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Medina River near Macdona?

The highest level on record is 24.70 ft on July 6, 2002.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:08180700 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 29.33496, -98.68974 (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	−0.06 ft	2026-10-19 08:15	Provisional
Flow	1.2 cfs	2026-10-19 08:15	Provisional

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