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San Saba River at FM 864 near Fort McKavett water level

River gauge, San Saba River, Texas, United States

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Right now

Very high for mid-October

Water level

2.22ft Steady over the last 24 hours

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History

History
234ftOct 16Oct 17Oct 18Oct 19Oct 20234ftOct 16Oct 18Oct 20
234ftSep 21Sep 28Oct 5Oct 13Oct 20234ftSep 21Oct 5Oct 20
234ftOct 2025Jan 2026Apr 2026Jul 2026Oct 2026234ftOct 2025Apr 2026Oct 2026
234ftJanMarMayJulSepNov2026234ftJanAprJulOct2026

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Water level Normal range (10–90 %)

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.

Sunrise 07:47 AM Sunset 07:05 PM Daylight 11 hr, 18 min Waxing gibbous 70%

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

ParameterLast valueTime (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

How we check values

Each reading is stored as published. We hold back values that jump faster than physically plausible and show the measurement time with every value.