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SwedenSandies Creek at FM 108 near Smiley water level
River gauge, Sandies Creek, Texas, United States
Right now
Latest reading
Water level
- Flow
- 0.0 cfs
History
What this means
The U.S. Geological Survey has Sandies Creek at FM 108 near Smiley at 4.11 ft. The agency publishes no normal range or warning level for this river yet, so there is nothing to judge the number against.
It is still going down, by 12.47 ft over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 4.09 ft – 16.58 ft.
The agency publishes no normal range for this gauge yet, so we show the trend only. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 27.04 ftOctober 14, 2021
Paddling and fishing conditions
Compare today with the chart before you go; local outfitters often know which stage suits their stretch.
What happens at each level
- 27.50 ft
- The creek has flooded the FM 108 bridge and approaches.
- 24.50 ft
- The creek has reached the bottom of the FM 108 bridge.
- 4.11 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27.04 ft | October 14, 2021 |
| 2 | 22.26 ft | May 13, 2023 |
| 3 | 16.69 ft | August 28, 2017 |
| 4 | 14.77 ft | July 6, 2021 |
| 5 | 7.29 ft | July 10, 2018 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on Sandies Creek
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandies Creek near WesthoffRiver gauge, Sandies Creek | 2.08 ft | Very low | −0.01 ft | 12 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guadalupe River at CR 143 near GonzalesRiver gauge, Guadalupe River | 30.13 ft | Very high | +24.41 ft | 14 mi |
| Guadalupe River at GonzalesRiver gauge, Guadalupe River | 11.20 ft | Low | +0.03 ft | 17 mi |
| Peach Creek below DilworthRiver gauge, Peach Creek | 5.98 ft | Low | −0.07 ft | 22 mi |
| Guadalupe River at CueroRiver gauge, Guadalupe River | 7.08 ft | Normal | +0.02 ft | 22 mi |
| Guadalupe River at FM 1117 near SeguinRiver gauge, Guadalupe River | 11.41 ft | Low | −0.45 ft | 23 mi |
| San Marcos River at LulingRiver gauge, San Marcos River | 3.68 ft | Very low | +0.02 ft | 26 mi |
| Cibolo Creek at Sutherland SpringsRiver gauge, Cibolo Creek | 6.44 ft | Low | +0.03 ft | 26 mi |
| Cibolo Creek near Falls CityRiver gauge, Cibolo Creek | 0.75 ft | Low | +0.01 ft | 27 mi |
Questions and answers
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 Sandies Creek at FM 108 near Smiley today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 12:00 PM CDT, the water level was 4.11 ft. Down 12.47 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Sandies Creek at FM 108 near Smiley rising or falling?
Down 12.47 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Sandies Creek at FM 108 near Smiley normal?
The agency publishes no normal range for this gauge yet, so we show the trend only.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Sandies Creek at FM 108 near Smiley?
The highest level on record is 27.04 ft on October 14, 2021.
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.
Where does this data come from?
The values come directly from the U.S. Geological Survey, the official operator of this gauge, and are in the public domain. We do not estimate or model live values.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:08174970(Agency page)- Coordinates
29.29176, -97.62076(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 | 4.11 ft | 2026-10-20 17:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 0.0 cfs | 2026-10-20 16:00 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Sandies Creek at FM 108 near Smiley (usgs:08174970). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/texas/sandies-creek-at-fm-108-near-smiley
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.
Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer