S Concho River at Christoval water level

Name: S Concho River at Christoval water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, S Concho River, Texas, United States

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Low for mid-October

Water level

1.87ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 18, 2026, 07:55 AM CDT (17 min ago)

Flow: 4.3 cfs

History

7 days

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

What this means

Low water at S Concho River at Christoval: the gauge reads 1.87 ft, below normal for mid-October.

That puts it 0.07 ft below the median of 1.94 ft for mid-October, based on 17 years of readings. It is 8.13 ft below the flood stage of 10.00 ft.

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. Without real rain upstream, that is unlikely to change quickly. The 30-day range is 1.84 ft – 1.88 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, and it usually takes a few days of steady rain to change that.

Compared with 17 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date: 1.94 ft0.07 ft below the median for this date
Normal for this date: 1.86 ft – 2.10 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (17 years of records)
Highest on record: 21.95 ftJuly 23, 1938

Paddling and fishing conditions

At low levels, plan for shorter paddling trips and expect to walk your boat through a few shoals.

For reference, flood stage is 10.00 ft.

What happens at each level

20.00 ft: Severe flooding will occur in Christoval. Many roads will be flooded and impassible. Numerous structures will be flooded.
16.00 ft: Major flooding will occur in Christoval. Several structures will be flooded. Roads and low water crossings will be impassible.
12.00 ft: Moderate flooding will occur. Most of the city recreation area will be under water and a few houses near the river will be flooded.
10.00 ft: Minor flooding will occur. The city recreation area will begin to flood.
1.87 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	21.95 ft	July 23, 1938
2	20.82 ft	May 9, 1957
3	20.50 ft	September 17, 1936
4	20.20 ft	October 13, 1930
5	16.30 ft	April 26, 1957
6	14.05 ft	September 22, 1990
7	13.91 ft	October 18, 2018
8	13.85 ft	October 3, 1959
9	12.48 ft	October 9, 1961
10	12.45 ft	September 21, 2018

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:47 AM Sunset 07:08 PM Daylight 11 hr, 21 min First quarter 49%

Map

Other gauges on the S Concho River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
S Concho River above Twin Buttes Reservoir near San AngeloRiver gauge, S Concho River	4.72 ft	Low	−0.02 ft	5.9 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Pecan Creek near San AngeloRiver gauge, Pecan Creek	−0.04 ft	Very low	±0	9 mi
Dove Creek at KnickerbockerRiver gauge, Dove Creek	1.88 ft	Very low	−0.02 ft	10 mi
Spring Creek above Twin Buttes Reservoir near San AngeloRiver gauge, Spring Creek	0.91 ft	Low	±0	12 mi
Spring Creek above TankersleyRiver gauge, Spring Creek	2.28 ft	Very low	±0	13 mi
Twin Buttes ReservoirReservoir	1,894.74 ft	Low		13 mi
Twin Buttes Reservoir near San AngeloReservoir, Twin Buttes Reservoir	1,894.67 ft	Very low	−0.05 ft	14 mi
Lake NasworthyLake	1,871.67 ft	High		14 mi
Red Arroyo at S. Chadbourne St. near San AngeloRiver gauge, Red Arroyo	6.94 ft	Normal	−0.19 ft	18 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the S Concho River at Christoval?

The official flood stage is 10.00 ft. The level is currently 8.13 ft below it.

What is a normal level for the S Concho River at Christoval in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 1.94 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 1.86 ft and 2.10 ft, based on 17 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 S Concho River at Christoval today?

On Oct 18, 2026, 07:55 AM CDT, the water level was 1.87 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is S Concho River at Christoval rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of S Concho River at Christoval normal?

Low for mid-October. Compared with 17 years of daily readings for this time of year.

What is the highest water level ever recorded at S Concho River at Christoval?

The highest level on record is 21.95 ft on July 23, 1938.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:08128000 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 31.18711, -100.50204 (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	1.87 ft	2026-10-18 12:55	Provisional
Flow	4.3 cfs	2026-10-18 12:55	Provisional

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