Middle Concho River above Tankersley water level

Name: Middle Concho River above Tankersley water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Middle Concho River, Texas, United States

Directions

Normal for mid-October

Water level

5.03ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 19, 2026, 08:15 AM CDT (1 hour 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

Water levels are unremarkable at Middle Concho River above Tankersley, where the gauge shows 5.03 ft.

The median for mid-October is 5.00 ft, based on 33 years of readings, so the river stage is 0.03 ft above typical. It is 12.97 ft below the flood stage of 18.00 ft. On the same day last year the reading was 5.02 ft, a difference of +0.01 ft.

It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 5.02 ft – 5.03 ft.

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

Compared with 33 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date: 5.00 ft0.03 ft above the median for this date
Normal for this date: 4.94 ft – 6.70 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (33 years of records)
Same day last year: 5.02 ft+0.01 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days: 5.02 ft – 5.03 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months: 5.02 ft – 6.66 ft
Highest on record: 24.98 ftSeptember 21, 1974

Paddling and fishing conditions

Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.

For reference, flood stage is 18.00 ft.

What happens at each level

28.00 ft: Major flooding will occur. Ranch Road 853 and other secondary roads and low water crossings will be flooded and impassible.
22.00 ft: Moderate flooding will occur. Water will cross Ranch Road 853. Secondary roads and low water crossings will be flooded.
18.00 ft: Minor lowland flooding will occur. Water will begin to approach Ranch Road 853.
5.03 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	24.98 ft	September 21, 1974
2	24.30 ft	August 29, 1996
3	24.20 ft	September 26, 1936
4	23.59 ft	October 3, 1959
5	21.68 ft	June 3, 1986
6	21.28 ft	May 19, 2015
7	21.15 ft	October 24, 2000
8	19.92 ft	September 18, 1988
9	19.68 ft	April 5, 1992
10	19.46 ft	May 1, 1966

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:49 AM Sunset 07:08 PM Daylight 11 hr, 18 min First quarter 59%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Spring Creek above TankersleyRiver gauge, Spring Creek	2.28 ft	Very low	±0	8 mi
Spring Creek above Twin Buttes Reservoir near San AngeloRiver gauge, Spring Creek	0.91 ft	Low	±0	9 mi
Twin Buttes Reservoir near San AngeloReservoir, Twin Buttes Reservoir	1,894.61 ft	Very low	−0.05 ft	11 mi
Twin Buttes ReservoirReservoir	1,894.68 ft	Low		11 mi
Dove Creek at KnickerbockerRiver gauge, Dove Creek	1.88 ft	Very low	±0	12 mi
N Concho River near Grape CreekRiver gauge, N Concho River	2.74 ft	Very low	+0.01 ft	12 mi
N Concho River near CarlsbadRiver gauge, N Concho River	1.99 ft	Very low	±0	12 mi
Lake NasworthyLake	1,871.67 ft	High		14 mi

Questions and answers

Is the Middle Concho River above Tankersley higher than last year?

Yes, it is 0.01 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 5.02 ft.

What is flood stage for the Middle Concho River above Tankersley?

The official flood stage is 18.00 ft. The level is currently 12.97 ft below it.

What is a normal level for the Middle Concho River above Tankersley in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 5.00 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 4.94 ft and 6.70 ft, based on 33 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 Concho River above Tankersley today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 08:15 AM CDT, the water level was 5.03 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Middle Concho River above Tankersley rising or falling?

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

Is the level of Middle Concho River above Tankersley normal?

Normal for mid-October. Compared with 33 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:08128400 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 31.42738, -100.71121 (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	5.03 ft	2026-10-19 13:15	Provisional
Flow	0.0 cfs	2026-10-19 13:15	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Middle Concho River above Tankersley (usgs:08128400). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/texas/middle-concho-river-above-tankersley

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