San Saba River at San Saba water level
River gauge, San Saba River, Texas, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 73.6 cfs
History
20252026
What this means
Water levels are unremarkable at San Saba River at San Saba, where the gauge shows 3.02 ft.
The median for mid-October is 2.82 ft, based on 27 years of readings, so the river stage is 0.20 ft above typical. It is 20.98 ft below the flood stage of 24.00 ft. On the same day last year the reading was 3.10 ft, a difference of −0.08 ft.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 2.77 ft – 4.16 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Compared with 27 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 2.82 ft0.20 ft above the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 2.48 ft – 3.72 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (27 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 3.10 ft−0.08 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 2.77 ft – 4.16 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 2.77 ft – 18.53 ft
- Highest on record
- 36.70 ftJune 6, 1899
Paddling and fishing conditions
Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.
For reference, flood stage is 24.00 ft.
What happens at each level
- 31.00 ft
- Major flooding will occur. Roads and low water crossings will be flooded.
- 27.00 ft
- Moderate lowland flooding will occur. Secondary roads and low water crossings will be flooded.
- 24.00 ft
- Minor lowland flooding will occur.
- 3.02 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: 13 %.
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 36.70 ft | June 6, 1899 |
| 2 | 34.28 ft | July 5, 2025 |
| 3 | 31.00 ft | September 13, 1952 |
| 4 | 30.84 ft | July 13, 2025 |
| 5 | 29.72 ft | November 4, 2000 |
| 6 | 29.49 ft | September 18, 1990 |
| 7 | 29.31 ft | September 9, 1980 |
| 8 | 29.28 ft | September 18, 1974 |
| 9 | 29.11 ft | December 31, 1984 |
| 10 | 29.04 ft | October 14, 1973 |
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 FM 864 near Fort McKavettRiver gauge, San Saba River | 2.22 ft | Very high | −2.42 ft | 85 mi |
| San Saba River at MenardRiver gauge, San Saba River | 2.94 ft | Normal | −0.12 ft | 66 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado River near San SabaRiver gauge, Colorado River | 2.24 ft | Normal | +0.08 ft | 9 mi |
| Pecan Bayou near MullinRiver gauge, Pecan Bayou | 6.03 ft | Very high | −0.48 ft | 21 mi |
| Llano River at LlanoRiver gauge, Llano River | 3.10 ft | Very high | +0.18 ft | 32 mi |
| Lampasas River at US-281 near AdamsvilleRiver gauge, Lampasas River | 5.02 ft | No reference yet | ±0 | 33 mi |
| Brady Creek at BradyRiver gauge, Brady Creek | 6.00 ft | High | −0.04 ft | 37 mi |
| Pecan Bayou at BrownwoodRiver gauge, Pecan Bayou | 11.95 ft | Below flood stage | +6.76 ft | 39 mi |
| Llano River near MasonRiver gauge, Llano River | 7.22 ft | Very high | −0.77 ft | 45 mi |
| Beaver Creek near MasonRiver gauge, Beaver Creek | 6.26 ft | Very high | −0.01 ft | 45 mi |
Questions and answers
Is the San Saba River at San Saba higher than last year?
No, it is 0.08 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 3.10 ft.
What is flood stage for the San Saba River at San Saba?
The official flood stage is 24.00 ft. The level is currently 20.98 ft below it.
What is a normal level for the San Saba River at San Saba in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 2.82 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 2.48 ft and 3.72 ft, based on 27 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 San Saba today?
On Oct 18, 2026, 11:10 AM CDT, the water level was 3.02 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is San Saba River at San Saba rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Up 0.13 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of San Saba River at San Saba normal?
Normal for mid-October. Compared with 27 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:08146000(Agency page)- Coordinates
31.21322, -98.71949(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 | 3.02 ft | 2026-10-18 16:10 | Provisional |
| Flow | 73.6 cfs | 2026-10-18 16:10 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: San Saba River at San Saba (usgs:08146000). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/texas/san-saba-river-at-san-saba
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