Salado Creek at Salado water level
River gauge, Salado Creek, Texas, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 13.6 cfs
History
20252026
What this means
The gauge at Salado Creek at Salado reads 1.59 ft, a normal level for mid-October.
The median for mid-October is 1.63 ft, based on 13 years of readings, so the river stage is 0.04 ft below typical. On the same day last year the reading was 1.40 ft, a difference of +0.19 ft.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 1.58 ft and 1.72 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Compared with 13 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 1.63 ft0.04 ft below the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 1.42 ft – 2.41 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (13 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 1.40 ft+0.19 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 1.58 ft – 1.72 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 1.37 ft – 6.52 ft
What the stage means on the water
A normal level is usually prime time for floating and wade fishing, as long as the weather holds upstream.
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on Salado Creek
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salado Creek at Wilderness Rd, San AntonioRiver gauge, Salado Creek | 0.02 ft | Low | +0.01 ft | 110 mi |
| Salado Creek at Blanco Rd, San AntonioRiver gauge, Salado Creek | 2.30 ft | No reference yet | ±0 | 112 mi |
| Salado Creek at Loop 13, San AntonioRiver gauge, Salado Creek | 5.19 ft | Low | ±0 | 122 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lampasas River near BeltonRiver gauge, Lampasas River | 1.62 ft | Very low | +0.01 ft | 4.7 mi |
| Stillhouse Hollow Lake near BeltonLake, Stillhouse Hollow Lake | 620.97 ft | Normal | −0.05 ft | 5.4 mi |
| Leon River near BeltonRiver gauge, Leon River | 3.51 ft | Normal | −0.07 ft | 10 mi |
| Little River near Little RiverRiver gauge, Little River | 1.49 ft | Low | +0.03 ft | 11 mi |
| Belton Lake near BeltonLake, Belton Lake | 592.94 ft | Normal | −0.02 ft | 12 mi |
| Lampasas River at Ding DongRiver gauge, Lampasas River | 7.23 ft | Normal | ±0 | 15 mi |
| Willis Creek near GrangerRiver gauge, Willis Creek | 3.48 ft | Very low | −0.01 ft | 18 mi |
| Berry Creek at Airport Rd near GeorgetownRiver gauge, Berry Creek | 9.24 ft | Low | ±0 | 18 mi |
Questions and answers
Is Salado Creek at Salado higher than last year?
Yes, it is 0.19 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 1.40 ft.
What is a normal level for Salado Creek at Salado in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 1.63 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 1.42 ft and 2.41 ft, based on 13 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 Salado Creek at Salado today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 03:25 AM CDT, the water level was 1.59 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Salado Creek at Salado rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Steady over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Salado Creek at Salado normal?
Normal for mid-October. Compared with 13 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.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:08104300(Agency page)- Coordinates
30.94435, -97.53408(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 | 1.59 ft | 2026-10-19 08:25 | Provisional |
| Flow | 13.6 cfs | 2026-10-19 08:25 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Salado Creek at Salado (usgs:08104300). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/texas/salado-creek-at-salado
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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer