Waller Creek at E 1st St, Austin water level

Name: Waller Creek at E 1st St, Austin water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Waller Creek, Texas, United States

Directions

Very high for mid-October

Water level

4.52ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 18, 2026, 11:15 PM CDT (37 min ago)

Flow: 10.1 cfs

History

7 days 30 days 1 year

Water level Normal range (10–90 %)

What this means

High water at Waller Creek at E 1st St, Austin: the latest reading is 4.52 ft, well above normal for mid-October.

The median for mid-October is 3.26 ft, based on 10 years of readings, so the river stage is 1.26 ft above typical.

It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 4.35 ft – 4.65 ft.

That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest.

Compared with 10 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date: 3.26 ft1.26 ft above the median for this date
Normal for this date: 3.16 ft – 3.75 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (10 years of records)
Lowest and highest in 30 days: 4.35 ft – 4.65 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months: 4.07 ft – 4.65 ft

Staying safe in high water

Flood stage is only the first threshold. Above it the National Weather Service sets moderate and major flood stages, and the forecast crest tells you which of those the river is expected to reach.

Upstream gauges on the same river usually show a rise first, which is a useful early warning.

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:36 AM Sunset 06:57 PM Daylight 11 hr, 21 min First quarter 56%

Map

Other gauges on Waller Creek

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Waller Creek at Koenig Lane, AustinRiver gauge, Waller Creek	0.0 cfs	Low	±0	4.3 mi
Waller Creek at Red River St, AustinRiver gauge, Waller Creek	3.39 ft	Normal	+0.01 ft	0.7 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Shoal Creek at W 12th St, AustinRiver gauge, Shoal Creek	1.60 ft	High	+0.03 ft	1.2 mi
Boggy Creek at Webberville Rd, AustinRiver gauge, Boggy Creek	0.1 cfs	Low	−0.1 cfs	1.6 mi
Barton Spgs at AustinRiver gauge, Barton Spgs	21.65 ft	Low	−0.04 ft	1.9 mi
Barton Creek above Barton Spgs at AustinRiver gauge, Barton Creek	1.37 ft	Low	±0	1.9 mi
W Bouldin Creek at Oltorf Rd, AustinRiver gauge, W Bouldin Creek	0.1 cfs	Normal	±0	2.1 mi
Boggy Creek at Manor Rd, AustinRiver gauge, Boggy Creek	0.0 cfs	Low	±0	2.5 mi
Colorado River at AustinRiver gauge, Colorado River	12.63 ft	Normal	−1.56 ft	3.7 mi
Barton Creek at Loop 360, AustinRiver gauge, Barton Creek	1.68 ft	Very low	±0	3.9 mi

Questions and answers

What is a normal level for Waller Creek at E 1st St, Austin in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 3.26 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 3.16 ft and 3.75 ft, based on 10 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 Waller Creek at E 1st St, Austin today?

On Oct 18, 2026, 11:15 PM CDT, the water level was 4.52 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Waller Creek at E 1st St, Austin rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours. Steady over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Waller Creek at E 1st St, Austin normal?

Very high for mid-October. Compared with 10 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.

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:08157560 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 30.26194, -97.73970 (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	4.52 ft	2026-10-19 04:15	Provisional
Flow	10.1 cfs	2026-10-19 04:15	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Waller Creek at E 1st St, Austin (usgs:08157560). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/texas/waller-creek-at-e-1st-st-austin

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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer