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Redgate Creek near Columbus water level

River gauge, Redgate Creek, Texas, United States

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Right now

High for mid-October

Water level

10.42ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Flow
0.5 cfs
10 20 30 Highest onrecord 31.95 ft Minor floodstage 23.00 ft

History

History
9.510.010.5ftOct 13Oct 14Oct 16Oct 17Oct 199.510.010.5ftOct 13Oct 16Oct 19
9.510.010.5ftSep 20Sep 27Oct 4Oct 11Oct 199.510.010.5ftSep 20Oct 4Oct 19
101214ftOct 2025Jan 2026Apr 2026Jul 2026Oct 2026101214ftOct 2025Apr 2026Oct 2026
101214ftJanMarMayJulSepNov2026101214ftJanAprJulOct2026

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Water level Normal range (10–90 %) Minor flood stage

What this means

High water at Redgate Creek near Columbus: the latest reading is 10.42 ft, above normal for mid-October.

That puts it 0.58 ft above the median of 9.84 ft for mid-October, based on 28 years of readings. It is 12.58 ft below the flood stage of 23.00 ft. A year ago it stood at 10.33 ft (+0.09 ft).

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 10.18 ft – 10.84 ft.

That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest.

Compared with 28 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date
9.84 ft0.58 ft above the median for this date
Normal for this date
9.61 ft – 10.45 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (28 years of records)
Same day last year
10.33 ft+0.09 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days
10.18 ft – 10.84 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months
10.18 ft – 13.66 ft
Highest on record
31.95 ftApril 18, 2016

Paddling and fishing conditions

Above-normal flows push fish to the edges and make wading risky. Wait for the river to drop and clear.

For reference, flood stage is 23.00 ft.

Highest crests on record

RankLevelDate
131.95 ftApril 18, 2016
227.19 ftMay 22, 1979
326.60 ftAugust 28, 2017
424.01 ftAugust 27, 2017
523.67 ftJune 6, 2021
623.53 ftMay 18, 2015
723.44 ftJune 19, 1993
823.39 ftMay 13, 2014
923.30 ftApril 17, 2009
1023.10 ftJuly 12, 2012

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:31 AM Sunset 06:52 PM Daylight 11 hr, 21 min First quarter 56%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Colorado River at ColumbusRiver gauge, Colorado River 9.24 ft Low −0.08 ft 6 mi
Little Bernard Creek at I-10 near SealyRiver gauge, Little Bernard Creek 180.66 ft Below flood stage −0.04 ft 20 mi
Mill Creek near BellvilleRiver gauge, Mill Creek 2.71 ft Normal −0.01 ft 20 mi
Colorado River above La GrangeRiver gauge, Colorado River 2.61 ft Very low +0.27 ft 24 mi
W Sandy Creek at FM 2437 near SheridanRiver gauge, W Sandy Creek 193.11 ft Low −0.02 ft 25 mi
Brazos River at San FelipeRiver gauge, Brazos River 93.01 ft Very low −0.02 ft 26 mi
Navidad River near HallettsvilleRiver gauge, Navidad River 4.45 ft Very low −0.13 ft 28 mi
Brazos River near HempsteadRiver gauge, Brazos River 9.42 ft Low −0.03 ft 31 mi

Questions and answers

How does Redgate Creek near Columbus compare with last year?

It is 0.09 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 10.33 ft.

What is flood stage for Redgate Creek near Columbus?

The official flood stage is 23.00 ft. The level is currently 12.58 ft below it.

What is a normal level for Redgate Creek near Columbus in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 9.84 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 9.61 ft and 10.45 ft, based on 28 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 Redgate Creek near Columbus today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 12:00 AM CDT, the water level was 10.42 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Redgate Creek near Columbus rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours. Down 0.05 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Redgate Creek near Columbus normal?

High for mid-October. Compared with 28 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:08160800 (Agency page)
Coordinates
29.79912, -96.53219 (WGS84)
Vertical datum
NGVD29
Update interval
every 15 minutes
Licence
Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision

Published series

ParameterLast valueTime (UTC)Quality
Water level 10.42 ft 2026-10-19 05:00 Provisional
Flow 0.5 cfs 2026-10-19 05:00 Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Redgate Creek near Columbus (usgs:08160800). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/texas/redgate-creek-near-columbus

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