N Llano River near Junction water level
River gauge, N Llano River, Texas, United States
Right now
Very high for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 74.7 cfs
History
20252026
What this means
The gauge at N Llano River near Junction shows 8.93 ft, well above normal for mid-October.
The median for mid-October is 7.55 ft, based on 23 years of readings, so the river stage is 1.38 ft above typical. It is 12.07 ft below the flood stage of 21.00 ft. On the same day last year the reading was 8.98 ft, a difference of −0.05 ft.
The level is falling, down 0.07 ft over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 8.76 ft and 10.23 ft.
That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest.
Compared with 23 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 7.55 ft1.38 ft above the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 6.45 ft – 8.78 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (23 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 8.98 ft−0.05 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 8.76 ft – 10.23 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 8.76 ft – 18.06 ft
- Highest on record
- 25.30 ftNovember 16, 2004
High water at N Llano River near Junction
The National Weather Service splits flooding into minor, moderate and major flood stage, each tied to what starts to go under water at this particular gauge. Minor flooding usually means low roads, parks and farmland; major flooding reaches homes and businesses.
Keep children and dogs well back from the edge, and stay off flooded footpaths and towpaths.
What happens at each level
- 28.00 ft
- Water will be at floor level of elevated farm house located on right overbank.
- 25.00 ft
- Water will approach an elevated farm house located on right overbank. In right overbank, barns, livestock pens and farm and ranch equipment will flood.
- 21.00 ft
- Low water crossing at County Road 171 is inundated. Private access road off of County Road 171 on right overbank is flooded. Ranch and Farm equipment on the right overbank will flood.
- 8.93 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 | 25.30 ft | November 16, 2004 |
| 2 | 25.08 ft | July 13, 2025 |
| 3 | 13.94 ft | May 25, 2007 |
| 4 | 13.86 ft | August 21, 2004 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S Llano River at Flat Rock Ln at JunctionRiver gauge, S Llano River | 2.60 ft | Normal | −0.05 ft | 3.1 mi |
| Llano River near JunctionRiver gauge, Llano River | 1.42 ft | Low | −0.21 ft | 4.4 mi |
| San Saba River at MenardRiver gauge, San Saba River | 2.96 ft | Normal | −0.15 ft | 28 mi |
| San Saba River at FM 864 near Fort McKavettRiver gauge, San Saba River | 4.63 ft | Very high | +2.41 ft | 28 mi |
| Noyes Canal at Diversion pt near MenardCanal gauge, Noyes Canal | 3.70 ft | High | −0.06 ft | 28 mi |
| N Fk Guadalupe River near HuntRiver gauge, N Fk Guadalupe River | 1.50 ft | Normal | +0.01 ft | 40 mi |
| Guadalupe River at HuntRiver gauge, Guadalupe River | 7.72 ft | Normal | +0.01 ft | 42 mi |
| Johnson Creek near IngramRiver gauge, Johnson Creek | −0.11 ft | Very low | +0.01 ft | 42 mi |
Questions and answers
Is the N Llano River near Junction higher than last year?
No, it is 0.05 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 8.98 ft.
What is flood stage for the N Llano River near Junction?
The official flood stage is 21.00 ft. The level is currently 12.07 ft below it.
What is a normal level for the N Llano River near Junction in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 7.55 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 6.45 ft and 8.78 ft, based on 23 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 Llano River near Junction today?
On Oct 18, 2026, 05:40 AM CDT, the water level was 8.93 ft. Down 0.07 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is N Llano River near Junction rising or falling?
Down 0.07 ft over the last 24 hours. Up 0.07 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of N Llano River near Junction normal?
Very high for mid-October. Compared with 23 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:08148500(Agency page)- Coordinates
30.51741, -99.80618(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 | 8.93 ft | 2026-10-18 10:40 | Provisional |
| Flow | 74.7 cfs | 2026-10-18 10:40 | Provisional |
Download
Embed this gauge
Add a live card for this gauge to your website. It updates on its own and links back here.
How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: N Llano River near Junction (usgs:08148500). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/texas/n-llano-river-near-junction
How we check values
Each reading is stored as published. We hold back values that jump faster than physically plausible and show the measurement time with every value.
Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer