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SwedenN Main Drain at Boca Chica Hwy, Brownsville water level
River gauge, N Main Drain, Texas, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 3.0 cfs
History
What this means
Water levels are unremarkable at N Main Drain at Boca Chica Hwy, Brownsville, where the gauge shows 16.69 ft.
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 16.50 ft – 16.70 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Paddling and fishing conditions
Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the N Main Drain
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N Main Drain at Manzano St, BrownsvilleRiver gauge, N Main Drain | 1.2 cfs | Low | ±0 | 2.4 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Town Resaca at E 6th St, BrownsvilleLake, Town Resaca | 0.2 cfs | Very low | ±0 | 1.1 mi |
| Cameron Co Ditch 1 at FM 802, BrownsvilleCanal gauge, Cameron Co Ditch 1 | 1.68 ft | Normal | −0.01 ft | 3.4 mi |
| Resaca del Rancho Viejo, BrownsvilleLake | 17.06 ft | No reference yet | −0.01 ft | 4.2 mi |
| Old Main Drain No 2 at SH 4, BrownsvilleCanal gauge, Old Main Drain No 2 | 1.49 ft | High | −0.01 ft | 6.1 mi |
| North Main Drain at Ostos Rd, BrownsvilleRiver gauge, North Main Drain | 1.14 ft | No reference yet | +0.28 ft | 7 mi |
| Cameron Co Ditch 2 at FM 1847 near Los FresnosCanal gauge, Cameron Co Ditch 2 | 1.61 ft | No reference yet | −0.01 ft | 8 mi |
| Brazos Santiago Pass at South Padre IslandEstuary gauge, Brazos Santiago Pass | 0.94 ft | No reference yet | +0.46 ft | 22 mi |
| Donna ID Canal at E Levee Rd near DonnaCanal gauge, Donna ID Canal | 84.99 ft | No reference yet | −0.11 ft | 39 mi |
Questions and answers
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 Main Drain at Boca Chica Hwy, Brownsville today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 01:45 PM CDT, the water level was 16.69 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is N Main Drain at Boca Chica Hwy, Brownsville rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of N Main Drain at Boca Chica Hwy, Brownsville normal?
Normal for mid-October. Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year.
How often is this data updated?
The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.
Where does this data come from?
The values come directly from the U.S. Geological Survey, the official operator of this gauge, and are in the public domain. We do not estimate or model live values.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:08474095(Agency page)- Coordinates
25.92161, -97.47542(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 | 16.69 ft | 2026-10-20 18:45 | Provisional |
| Flow | 3.0 cfs | 2026-10-20 18:45 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: N Main Drain at Boca Chica Hwy, Brownsville (usgs:08474095). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/texas/n-main-drain-at-boca-chica-hwy-brownsville
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