Redgate Creek near Columbus water level
River gauge, Redgate Creek, Texas, United States
Right now
High for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 0.5 cfs
History
20252026
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
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 31.95 ft | April 18, 2016 |
| 2 | 27.19 ft | May 22, 1979 |
| 3 | 26.60 ft | August 28, 2017 |
| 4 | 24.01 ft | August 27, 2017 |
| 5 | 23.67 ft | June 6, 2021 |
| 6 | 23.53 ft | May 18, 2015 |
| 7 | 23.44 ft | June 19, 1993 |
| 8 | 23.39 ft | May 13, 2014 |
| 9 | 23.30 ft | April 17, 2009 |
| 10 | 23.10 ft | July 12, 2012 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
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
| Parameter | Last value | Time (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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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer