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SwedenSan Bernard River near Boling water level
River gauge, San Bernard River, Texas, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 73.2 cfs
History
20252026
What this means
The San Bernard River near Boling is at 3.65 ft, in the normal range for mid-October.
That puts it 0.44 ft below the median of 4.09 ft for mid-October, based on 29 years of readings. It is 14.35 ft below the flood stage of 18.00 ft. A year ago it stood at 2.37 ft (+1.28 ft).
It has dropped 0.22 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 2.40 ft and 11.43 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Compared with 29 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 4.09 ft0.44 ft below the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 2.41 ft – 13.77 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (29 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 2.37 ft+1.28 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 2.40 ft – 11.43 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 2.36 ft – 18.75 ft
- Highest on record
- 43.79 ftAugust 31, 2017
Floating and fishing near San Bernard River near Boling
Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.
Flood stage here is 18.00 ft, 14.35 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.
What happens at each level
- 32.00 ft
- Major lowland flooding occurs upstream from gage with significant backwater flooding up Peach and West Bernard Creeks in Wharton County and Snake Creek in Fort Bend County. Low lying areas in the El Lobo subdivision in Wharton County and Tierra Grande subdivision in Fort Bend County are inundated.
- 27.00 ft
- There is widespread moderate lowland flooding upstream from the gage with significant backwater flooding up West Bernard Creek and Peach Creek in Wharton County and low-lying areas in the El Lobo subdivision are threatened. Backwater flooding up Snake Creek in Fort Bend County threatens low areas in the Tierra Grande subdivision.
- 25.00 ft
- Moderate lowland flooding continues with significant backwater flooding up Peach Creek and minor backwater flooding up West Bernard Creek in Wharton County. Backwater flooding up Snake Creek threatens low-lying areas in the Tierra Grande subdivision.
- 22.00 ft
- Moderate lowland flooding begins upstream from the gage with significant backwater flooding up Peach Creek in Wharton County inundating low-lying areas. Minor backwater flooding up Snake Creek in Fort Bend County begins.
- 18.00 ft
- Minor lowland flooding begins upstream from gage. Minor backwater flooding up Peach Creek in Wharton County threatens low-lying areas.
- 3.65 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: 23 %.
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 43.79 ft | August 31, 2017 |
| 2 | 42.61 ft | October 21, 1998 |
| 3 | 42.41 ft | June 28, 1960 |
| 4 | 41.87 ft | June 16, 1973 |
| 5 | 41.52 ft | November 14, 1985 |
| 6 | 41.44 ft | October 21, 1994 |
| 7 | 40.76 ft | June 25, 1993 |
| 8 | 40.50 ft | October 18, 1957 |
| 9 | 39.75 ft | November 26, 2004 |
| 10 | 39.47 ft | June 7, 2019 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the San Bernard River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Bernard River near ChestervilleRiver gauge, San Bernard River | 157.55 ft | No reference yet | −0.01 ft | 32 mi |
| San Bernard River near SweenyTidal gauge, San Bernard River | 2.25 ft | Below flood stage | +0.39 ft | 19 mi |
| San Bernard River at FM 521 near Cedar LaneRiver gauge, San Bernard River | 2.04 ft | No reference yet | +0.33 ft | 28 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Bernard Creek at US 59 near HungerfordRiver gauge, West Bernard Creek | 74.24 ft | Very high | +0.19 ft | 12 mi |
| Big Creek near NeedvilleRiver gauge, Big Creek | 1.97 ft | Very low | −0.03 ft | 12 mi |
| Colorado River at WhartonRiver gauge, Colorado River | 8.03 ft | Low | −0.03 ft | 13 mi |
| Dry Creek near RosenbergRiver gauge, Dry Creek | 66.69 ft | Normal | +0.19 ft | 16 mi |
| Caney Creek at SH 35 near Van VleckRiver gauge, Caney Creek | 0.8 cfs | Normal | −0.1 cfs | 19 mi |
| Brazos River near RosharonRiver gauge, Brazos River | 4.95 ft | Low | +0.09 ft | 19 mi |
| Brazos River at RichmondRiver gauge, Brazos River | 8.42 ft | Very low | −0.09 ft | 20 mi |
| Brazos River near West ColumbiaTidal gauge, Brazos River | 2.62 ft | Below flood stage | +0.65 ft | 21 mi |
Questions and answers
How does the San Bernard River near Boling compare with last year?
It is 1.28 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 2.37 ft.
What is flood stage for the San Bernard River near Boling?
The official flood stage is 18.00 ft. The level is currently 14.35 ft below it.
What is a normal level for the San Bernard River near Boling in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 4.09 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 2.41 ft and 13.77 ft, based on 29 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 Bernard River near Boling today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 09:15 AM CDT, the water level was 3.65 ft. Down 0.22 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is San Bernard River near Boling rising or falling?
Down 0.22 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 1.07 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of San Bernard River near Boling normal?
Normal for mid-October. Compared with 29 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:08117500(Agency page)- Coordinates
29.31358, -95.89384(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 | 3.65 ft | 2026-10-19 14:15 | Provisional |
| Flow | 73.2 cfs | 2026-10-19 14:15 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: San Bernard River near Boling (usgs:08117500). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/texas/san-bernard-river-near-boling
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