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San Antonio River at SH 72 near Runge water level

River gauge, San Antonio River, Texas, United States

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Normal for mid-October

Water level

10.07ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Flow
156 cfs
Water temperature
69 °F
13 25 38 50 Highest onrecord 47.60 ft Minor floodstage 27.00 ft

History

1020ftOct 16Oct 17Oct 18Oct 19Oct 20Minor flood stage1020ftOct 16Oct 18Oct 20Minor flood stage
1020ftSep 21Sep 28Oct 5Oct 13Oct 20Minor flood stage1020ftSep 21Oct 5Oct 20Minor flood stage
102030ftNov 2025Jan 2026Apr 2026Jul 2026Oct 2026Minor flood stage102030ftNov 2025Apr 2026Oct 2026Minor flood stage
102030ftJanMarMayJulSepNov2026102030ftJanAprJulOct2026

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

What this means

Water levels are unremarkable at San Antonio River at SH 72 near Runge, where the gauge shows 10.07 ft.

That puts it 0.06 ft below the median of 10.14 ft for mid-October, based on 14 years of readings. It is 16.93 ft below the flood stage of 27.00 ft.

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 9.94 ft – 17.74 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns. The sensor also reports a water temperature of 69 °F.

Compared with 14 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date
10.14 ft0.06 ft below the median for this date
Normal for this date
9.73 ft – 14.83 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (14 years of records)
Lowest and highest in 30 days
9.94 ft – 17.74 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months
9.89 ft – 32.28 ft
Highest on record
47.60 ftAugust 22, 2016

Paddling and fishing conditions

Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.

For reference, flood stage is 27.00 ft.

What happens at each level

39.00 ft
Water is well into the floodplain. No impacts to roads or structures. Cattle and farm equipment should have been removed from the floodplain or face the threat of being cut off or lost.
31.00 ft
Flooding spreads across the wide flood plain upstream and downstream. No structures are threatened. Livestock and farm equipment will need to removed from the floodplain.
27.00 ft
Minor flooding of farmland occurs in lowest portions of the floodplain.
22.00 ft
No flooding impacts are expected, but property owners and ranchers should monitor flows for additional rises.
10.07 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: 21 %.

RankLevelDate
147.60 ftAugust 22, 2016
238.69 ftJune 5, 2016
338.56 ftJuly 9, 2021
436.62 ftOctober 16, 2021
536.40 ftJune 5, 2021
635.90 ftApril 8, 2023
735.02 ftJuly 19, 2026
832.85 ftMay 28, 2013
932.26 ftSeptember 13, 2018
1032.16 ftNovember 2, 2015

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:36 AM Sunset 06:57 PM Daylight 11 hr, 21 min First quarter 68%

Map

Other gauges on the San Antonio River

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
San Antonio River at San AntonioRiver gauge, San Antonio River 3.95 ft Normal +0.01 ft 60 mi
San Antonio River at Mitchell St, San AntonioRiver gauge, San Antonio River 4.30 ft Normal +0.04 ft 59 mi
San Antonio River at Loop 410, San AntonioRiver gauge, San Antonio River 3.68 ft Low +0.01 ft 54 mi
San Antonio River near Braunig Lake near ElmendorfRiver gauge, San Antonio River 11.06 ft No reference yet −0.01 ft 48 mi
San Antonio River near ElmendorfRiver gauge, San Antonio River 9.21 ft Normal −0.51 ft 45 mi
San Antonio River near FloresvilleRiver gauge, San Antonio River 3.71 ft Very low +0.01 ft 32 mi
San Antonio River near Falls CityRiver gauge, San Antonio River 0.80 ft Very low ±0 21 mi
San Antonio River at GoliadRiver gauge, San Antonio River 3.39 ft Low −0.23 ft 25 mi
San Antonio River near McFaddinRiver gauge, San Antonio River 15.23 ft Normal +0.02 ft 47 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Ecleto Creek near RungeRiver gauge, Ecleto Creek 7.24 ft Very high −0.04 ft 5.4 mi
Escondido Creek at KenedyRiver gauge, Escondido Creek 2.68 ft Very low ±0 8 mi
Cibolo Creek near Falls CityRiver gauge, Cibolo Creek 0.74 ft Low ±0 16 mi
Fifteenmile Creek near WeserRiver gauge, Fifteenmile Creek 6.09 ft Low ±0 23 mi
Medio Creek near BeevilleRiver gauge, Medio Creek 3.91 ft Very low ±0 26 mi
Perdido Creek at FM 622 near FanninRiver gauge, Perdido Creek 1.09 ft Very low −0.02 ft 26 mi
Guadalupe River at CueroRiver gauge, Guadalupe River 7.08 ft Normal +0.02 ft 30 mi
Sandies Creek near WesthoffRiver gauge, Sandies Creek 2.08 ft Very low −0.01 ft 31 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the San Antonio River at SH 72 near Runge?

The official flood stage is 27.00 ft. The level is currently 16.93 ft below it.

What is a normal level for the San Antonio River at SH 72 near Runge in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 10.14 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 9.73 ft and 14.83 ft, based on 14 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 San Antonio River at SH 72 near Runge today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 07:00 AM CDT, the water level was 10.07 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is San Antonio River at SH 72 near Runge rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours. Down 0.16 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of San Antonio River at SH 72 near Runge normal?

Normal for mid-October. Compared with 14 years of daily readings for this time of year.

What is the highest water level ever recorded at San Antonio River at SH 72 near Runge?

The highest level on record is 47.60 ft on August 22, 2016.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
Operator
U.S. Geological Survey
Station code
usgs:08188060 (Agency page)
Coordinates
28.84869, -97.73714 (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

ParameterLast valueTime (UTC)Quality
Water level 10.07 ft 2026-10-20 12:00 Provisional
Flow 156 cfs 2026-10-20 12:00 Provisional
Water temperature 69 °F 2026-10-20 12:00 Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: San Antonio River at SH 72 near Runge (usgs:08188060). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/texas/san-antonio-river-at-sh-72-near-runge

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