Middle Bosque River near McGregor water level

Name: Middle Bosque River near McGregor water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Middle Bosque River, Texas, United States

Directions

Normal for mid-October

Water level

2.57ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 18, 2026, 05:45 AM CDT (1 hour ago)

Flow: 0.4 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

The gauge at Middle Bosque River near McGregor reads 2.57 ft, a normal level for mid-October.

The median for mid-October is 2.52 ft, based on 36 years of readings, so the river stage is 0.05 ft above typical. It is 17.43 ft below the flood stage of 20.00 ft. On the same day last year the reading was 2.47 ft, a difference of +0.10 ft.

It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 2.32 ft and 3.41 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.

Compared with 36 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date: 2.52 ft0.05 ft above the median for this date
Normal for this date: 2.17 ft – 3.20 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (36 years of records)
Same day last year: 2.47 ft+0.10 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days: 2.32 ft – 3.41 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months: 2.32 ft – 3.88 ft
Highest on record: 28.50 ftJanuary 1, 1989

What the stage means on the water

A normal level is usually prime time for floating and wade fishing, as long as the weather holds upstream.

The National Weather Service puts flood stage for this gauge at 20.00 ft, still 17.43 ft away.

What happens at each level

28.50 ft: Major out of bank flow is expected near the river. The road will be impassable due to high water.
26.00 ft: Major out of bank flow is expected near the river. The water will be well over the road to the left of the bridge.
22.00 ft: Moderate out of bank flow is expected near the river. The water will overflow the road to the left of the bridge.
20.00 ft: Minor out of bank flow is expected near the river.
2.57 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: 7 %.

Rank	Level	Date
1	28.50 ft	January 1, 1989
2	28.20 ft	January 1, 1957
3	28.00 ft	January 1, 1913
4	27.38 ft	May 5, 2024
5	26.53 ft	March 30, 2007
6	25.48 ft	June 17, 2007
7	24.62 ft	October 31, 1974
8	24.30 ft	June 16, 1964
9	23.90 ft	May 31, 2024
10	23.02 ft	May 10, 1968

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:35 AM Sunset 06:55 PM Daylight 11 hr, 20 min First quarter 49%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Hog Creek near CrawfordRiver gauge, Hog Creek	0.64 ft	Low	+0.01 ft	3.3 mi
Waco Lake near WacoLake, Waco Lake	459.43 ft	Normal	−0.04 ft	11 mi
N Bosque River at Valley MillsRiver gauge, N Bosque River	4.61 ft	Normal	−0.01 ft	13 mi
Brazos River at WacoRiver gauge, Brazos River	1.17 ft	Very low	+0.14 ft	17 mi
Brazos River near AquillaRiver gauge, Brazos River	7.08 ft	Normal	−0.06 ft	21 mi
N Bosque River near CliftonRiver gauge, N Bosque River	1.45 ft	Normal	±0	23 mi
Leon River at GatesvilleRiver gauge, Leon River	2.69 ft	Normal	+0.08 ft	24 mi
Whitney Lake near WhitneyLake, Whitney Lake	530.79 ft	Normal	−0.03 ft	25 mi

Questions and answers

Is the Middle Bosque River near McGregor higher than last year?

Yes, it is 0.10 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 2.47 ft.

What is flood stage for the Middle Bosque River near McGregor?

The official flood stage is 20.00 ft. The level is currently 17.43 ft below it.

What is a normal level for the Middle Bosque River near McGregor in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 2.52 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 2.17 ft and 3.20 ft, based on 36 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 Middle Bosque River near McGregor today?

On Oct 18, 2026, 05:45 AM CDT, the water level was 2.57 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Middle Bosque River near McGregor rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours. Steady over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Middle Bosque River near McGregor normal?

Normal for mid-October. Compared with 36 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:08095300 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 31.50933, -97.36585 (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	2.57 ft	2026-10-18 10:45	Provisional
Flow	0.4 cfs	2026-10-18 10:45	Provisional

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