Salt Fk Brazos River near Aspermont water level

Name: Salt Fk Brazos River near Aspermont water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Salt Fk Brazos River, Texas, United States

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High for mid-October

Water level

3.41ft Down 0.18 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 06:30 AM CDT (1 hour ago)

Flow: 60.5 cfs

History

7 days 30 days 1 year Years compared

20252026

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

What this means

The Salt Fk Brazos River near Aspermont is above normal at 3.41 ft.

The median for mid-October is 2.78 ft, based on 26 years of readings, so the river stage is 0.64 ft above typical. It is 8.59 ft below the flood stage of 12.00 ft. On the same day last year the reading was 2.77 ft, a difference of +0.64 ft.

It has dropped 0.18 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 2.67 ft and 5.17 ft.

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

Compared with 26 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date: 2.78 ft0.64 ft above the median for this date
Normal for this date: 2.54 ft – 3.66 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (26 years of records)
Same day last year: 2.77 ft+0.64 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days: 2.67 ft – 5.17 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months: 2.67 ft – 5.17 ft
Highest on record: 14.92 ftSeptember 25, 1955

Floating and fishing near Salt Fk Brazos River near Aspermont

Experienced paddlers may enjoy higher water, but many outfitters stop rentals once a river runs this high.

Flood stage here is 12.00 ft, 8.59 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

What happens at each level

24.00 ft: The water is 9 ft above record stage. U.S. Highway 83 floods and FM-1385 northeast of Aspermont may also flood.
21.00 ft: The river is 6 ft above record stage. Minor flooding of farm and ranch land occurs. No known damage to permanent structures.
19.00 ft: The river is 4 ft above record stage. Minor flooding of farm and ranch land occurs.
17.00 ft: The river is 2 ft above record stage. Minor flooding of farm and ranch land occurs.
15.00 ft: The river is near it's record stage. Minor flooding of ranch and farm land occurs. No known damage to permanent structures.
14.00 ft: Moderate lowland flooding of area ranch land occurs. Cattle and equipment in the flood plain may be threatened.
12.00 ft: Minor lowland flooding occurs in the river.
3.41 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	14.92 ft	September 25, 1955
2	14.40 ft	December 1, 1913
3	13.70 ft	November 1, 1934
4	12.64 ft	May 24, 1954
5	12.45 ft	August 30, 1966
6	12.11 ft	August 14, 1972
7	12.10 ft	May 18, 1957
8	11.59 ft	June 1, 1990
9	11.35 ft	May 16, 1947
10	11.05 ft	August 16, 1940

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:50 AM Sunset 07:03 PM Daylight 11 hr, 13 min First quarter 68%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
DMF Brazos River near AspermontRiver gauge, DMF Brazos River	5.16 ft	High	−0.39 ft	23 mi
S Wichita River near BenjaminRiver gauge, S Wichita River	9.58 ft	Very high	−0.67 ft	33 mi
Clear Fk Brazos River near RobyRiver gauge, Clear Fk Brazos River	3.99 ft	Very high	−0.35 ft	39 mi
Lake Stamford near HaskellLake, Lake Stamford	1,413.88 ft	No reference yet	+0.01 ft	42 mi
N Wichita River near TruscottRiver gauge, N Wichita River	6.90 ft	Very high	−0.51 ft	43 mi
California Creek near StamfordRiver gauge, California Creek	7.23 ft	Very high	−0.43 ft	44 mi
Clear Fk Brazos River at LuedersRiver gauge, Clear Fk Brazos River	5.95 ft	Normal	−1.19 ft	52 mi

Questions and answers

Is the Salt Fk Brazos River near Aspermont higher than last year?

Yes, it is 0.64 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 2.77 ft.

What is flood stage for the Salt Fk Brazos River near Aspermont?

The official flood stage is 12.00 ft. The level is currently 8.59 ft below it.

What is a normal level for the Salt Fk Brazos River near Aspermont in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 2.78 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 2.54 ft and 3.66 ft, based on 26 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 Salt Fk Brazos River near Aspermont today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 06:30 AM CDT, the water level was 3.41 ft. Down 0.18 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Salt Fk Brazos River near Aspermont rising or falling?

Down 0.18 ft over the last 24 hours. Up 0.66 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Salt Fk Brazos River near Aspermont normal?

High for mid-October. Compared with 26 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:08082000 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 33.33398, -100.23816 (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	3.41 ft	2026-10-20 11:30	Provisional
Flow	60.5 cfs	2026-10-20 11:30	Provisional

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