San Saba River at FM 864 near Fort McKavett water level
River gauge, San Saba River, Texas, United States
Right now
Very high for mid-October
Water level
History
20252026
What this means
The San Saba River at FM 864 near Fort McKavett is well above normal at 2.22 ft.
That puts it 0.11 ft above the median of 2.11 ft for mid-October, based on 6 years of readings. A year ago it stood at 2.10 ft (+0.12 ft).
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 2.16 ft and 4.65 ft.
That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest.
Compared with 6 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 2.11 ft0.11 ft above the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 2.01 ft – 2.21 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (6 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 2.10 ft+0.12 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 2.16 ft – 4.65 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 2.04 ft – 4.75 ft
Flood levels and safety
Most flood deaths in the US happen in vehicles. Six inches of fast water can knock an adult off their feet, and a foot or two can float a car. If a road is covered, turn around.
Readings can change quickly after heavy rain upstream, so check again before heading near the water.
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the San Saba River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Saba River at MenardRiver gauge, San Saba River | 2.85 ft | Normal | −0.02 ft | 19 mi |
| San Saba River at San SabaRiver gauge, San Saba River | 3.17 ft | High | +0.08 ft | 85 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noyes Canal at Diversion pt near MenardCanal gauge, Noyes Canal | 3.68 ft | High | −0.01 ft | 16 mi |
| N Llano River near JunctionRiver gauge, N Llano River | 8.90 ft | Very high | −0.03 ft | 28 mi |
| S Llano River at Flat Rock Ln at JunctionRiver gauge, S Llano River | 2.58 ft | Normal | −0.01 ft | 31 mi |
| Llano River near JunctionRiver gauge, Llano River | 1.31 ft | Low | −0.03 ft | 31 mi |
| S Concho River at ChristovalRiver gauge, S Concho River | 1.88 ft | Low | +0.01 ft | 34 mi |
| S Concho River above Twin Buttes Reservoir near San AngeloRiver gauge, S Concho River | 4.73 ft | Low | ±0 | 39 mi |
| Pecan Creek near San AngeloRiver gauge, Pecan Creek | −0.04 ft | Very low | ±0 | 39 mi |
| Dove Creek at KnickerbockerRiver gauge, Dove Creek | 1.87 ft | Very low | ±0 | 44 mi |
Questions and answers
How does the San Saba River at FM 864 near Fort McKavett compare with last year?
It is 0.12 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 2.10 ft.
What is a normal level for the San Saba River at FM 864 near Fort McKavett in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 2.11 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 2.01 ft and 2.21 ft, based on 6 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 Saba River at FM 864 near Fort McKavett today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 01:35 PM CDT, the water level was 2.22 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is San Saba River at FM 864 near Fort McKavett rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Steady over the last 7 days.
Is the level of San Saba River at FM 864 near Fort McKavett normal?
Very high for mid-October. Compared with 6 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:08143890(Agency page)- Coordinates
30.83456, -100.09409(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 | 2.22 ft | 2026-10-20 18:35 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: San Saba River at FM 864 near Fort McKavett (usgs:08143890). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/texas/san-saba-river-at-fm-864-near-fort-mckavett
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Each reading is stored as published. We hold back values that jump faster than physically plausible and show the measurement time with every value.
Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer