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SwedenN Bosque River near Clifton water level
River gauge, N Bosque River, Texas, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 4.1 cfs
History
20252026
What this means
Water levels are unremarkable at N Bosque River near Clifton, where the gauge shows 1.45 ft.
The median for mid-October is 1.54 ft, based on 33 years of readings, so the river stage is 0.09 ft below typical. It is 21.55 ft below the flood stage of 23.00 ft. On the same day last year the reading was 1.65 ft, a difference of −0.20 ft.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 1.45 ft – 2.78 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
- 1.54 ft0.09 ft below the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 0.88 ft – 2.83 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (33 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 1.65 ft−0.20 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 1.45 ft – 2.78 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 1.45 ft – 6.10 ft
- Highest on record
- 38.30 ftDecember 20, 1991
Paddling and fishing conditions
Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.
For reference, flood stage is 23.00 ft.
What happens at each level
- 34.00 ft
- Major flooding is expected along the river. Water is several feet deep in the clifton american legion hall and the former clifton armory.
- 31.00 ft
- Major flooding is expected. Water will be approaching the former clifton armory and the american legion hall near the river.
- 30.00 ft
- At 30 feet, water approaches hwy 22 in meridian and hwy 1991 northeast of clifton.
- 27.00 ft
- Moderate out of bank flooding is expected along the river. Water is several feet deep across riverside road in clifton.
- 23.00 ft
- Minor out of bank flow is expected along the river. Riverside road is closed in clifton.
- 1.45 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 | 38.30 ft | December 20, 1991 |
| 2 | 35.89 ft | May 5, 2024 |
| 3 | 34.88 ft | October 4, 1959 |
| 4 | 34.40 ft | April 26, 1990 |
| 5 | 34.00 ft | August 1, 1987 |
| 6 | 33.02 ft | October 28, 2023 |
| 7 | 32.50 ft | May 16, 1965 |
| 8 | 32.14 ft | June 27, 2007 |
| 9 | 32.13 ft | March 28, 1989 |
| 10 | 32.00 ft | May 9, 1922 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the N Bosque River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N Bosque River at HicoRiver gauge, N Bosque River | 5.61 ft | Very high | −0.14 ft | 30 mi |
| N Bosque River at Valley MillsRiver gauge, N Bosque River | 4.61 ft | Normal | ±0 | 10 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitney Lake near WhitneyLake, Whitney Lake | 530.76 ft | Normal | −0.03 ft | 13 mi |
| Brazos River near AquillaRiver gauge, Brazos River | 7.26 ft | Normal | +0.09 ft | 16 mi |
| Hog Creek near CrawfordRiver gauge, Hog Creek | 0.64 ft | Low | −0.01 ft | 20 mi |
| Middle Bosque River near McGregorRiver gauge, Middle Bosque River | 2.58 ft | Normal | +0.01 ft | 23 mi |
| Aquilla Creek above AquillaRiver gauge, Aquilla Creek | 5.66 ft | Normal | −0.04 ft | 23 mi |
| Aquilla Lake above AquillaLake, Aquilla Lake | 534.81 ft | Normal | −0.03 ft | 23 mi |
| Waco Lake near WacoLake, Waco Lake | 459.40 ft | Normal | −0.03 ft | 26 mi |
| Leon River at GatesvilleRiver gauge, Leon River | 2.61 ft | Normal | −0.07 ft | 27 mi |
Questions and answers
Is the N Bosque River near Clifton higher than last year?
No, it is 0.20 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 1.65 ft.
What is flood stage for the N Bosque River near Clifton?
The official flood stage is 23.00 ft. The level is currently 21.55 ft below it.
What is a normal level for the N Bosque River near Clifton in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 1.54 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 0.88 ft and 2.83 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 N Bosque River near Clifton today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 08:00 AM CDT, the water level was 1.45 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is N Bosque River near Clifton rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Steady over the last 7 days.
Is the level of N Bosque River near Clifton 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:08095000(Agency page)- Coordinates
31.78599, -97.56807(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 | 1.45 ft | 2026-10-19 13:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 4.1 cfs | 2026-10-19 13:00 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: N Bosque River near Clifton (usgs:08095000). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/texas/n-bosque-river-near-clifton
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