N Fk San Gabriel River near Georgetown water level
River gauge, N Fk San Gabriel River, Texas, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 0.8 cfs
History
20252026
What this means
The N Fk San Gabriel River near Georgetown is at 4.19 ft, in the normal range for mid-October.
The median for mid-October is 4.23 ft, based on 38 years of readings, so the river stage is 0.04 ft below typical. On the same day last year the reading was 4.36 ft, a difference of −0.17 ft.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 4.15 ft and 4.33 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Compared with 38 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 4.23 ft0.04 ft below the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 3.96 ft – 4.61 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (38 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 4.36 ft−0.17 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 4.15 ft – 4.33 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 4.09 ft – 9.68 ft
- Highest on record
- 39.50 ftSeptember 1, 1927
Floating and fishing near N Fk San Gabriel River near Georgetown
Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.
What happens at each level
- 6.50 ft
- Numerous walking trails near the dam are closed due to low water crossings becoming impassable.
- 4.19 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 39.50 ft | September 1, 1927 |
| 2 | 34.50 ft | April 1, 1957 |
| 3 | 26.20 ft | September 17, 1974 |
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Other gauges on the N Fk San Gabriel River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N Fk San Gabriel River at FM 243 near BriggsRiver gauge, N Fk San Gabriel River | 19.08 ft | No reference yet | −0.01 ft | 18 mi |
| N Fk San Gabriel River at Reagan Blvd near LeanderRiver gauge, N Fk San Gabriel River | 2.31 ft | Normal | +0.03 ft | 9 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Georgetown near GeorgetownLake, Lake Georgetown | 784.44 ft | Very high | −0.03 ft | 1.0 mi |
| S Fk San Gabriel River at GeorgetownRiver gauge, S Fk San Gabriel River | 1.96 ft | Low | −0.01 ft | 2.8 mi |
| Berry Creek at Airport Rd near GeorgetownRiver gauge, Berry Creek | 9.24 ft | Low | ±0 | 3.9 mi |
| UBC Dam 5 near LeanderReservoir, UBC Dam 5 | 883.98 ft | Normal | −0.02 ft | 7 mi |
| UBC Dam 16 near Round RockReservoir, UBC Dam 16 | 712.93 ft | Very low | −0.01 ft | 8 mi |
| UBC Dam 11 near Round RockReservoir, UBC Dam 11 | 714.59 ft | Normal | ±0 | 9 mi |
| UBC Dam 12 near Round RockReservoir, UBC Dam 12 | 757.69 ft | Normal | +0.01 ft | 9 mi |
| UBC Dam 13 near Round RockReservoir, UBC Dam 13 | 828.44 ft | Normal | −0.02 ft | 9 mi |
Questions and answers
Is the N Fk San Gabriel River near Georgetown higher than last year?
No, it is 0.17 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 4.36 ft.
What is a normal level for the N Fk San Gabriel River near Georgetown in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 4.23 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 3.96 ft and 4.61 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 N Fk San Gabriel River near Georgetown today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 09:00 AM CDT, the water level was 4.19 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is N Fk San Gabriel River near Georgetown rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Steady over the last 7 days.
Is the level of N Fk San Gabriel River near Georgetown normal?
Normal for mid-October. Compared with 38 years of daily readings for this time of year.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at N Fk San Gabriel River near Georgetown?
The highest level on record is 39.50 ft on September 1, 1927.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:08104700(Agency page)- Coordinates
30.66186, -97.71142(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 | 4.19 ft | 2026-10-20 14:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 0.8 cfs | 2026-10-20 14:00 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: N Fk San Gabriel River near Georgetown (usgs:08104700). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/texas/n-fk-san-gabriel-river-near-georgetown
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