Western Tributary to Gilleland Creek near Manor water level

Name: Western Tributary to Gilleland Creek near Manor water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Western Tributary to Gilleland Creek, Texas, United States

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Very high for mid-October

Water level

8.16ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 08:20 PM CDT (35 min ago)

Flow: 0.3 cfs

History

7 days 30 days 1 year Years compared

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Water level Normal range (10–90 %)

What this means

Western Tributary to Gilleland Creek near Manor is well above normal at 8.16 ft.

The median for mid-October is 5.89 ft, based on 6 years of readings, so the river stage is 2.27 ft above typical. On the same day last year the reading was 8.08 ft, a difference of +0.08 ft.

It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 8.01 ft and 8.29 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: 5.89 ft2.27 ft above the median for this date
Normal for this date: 5.38 ft – 8.13 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (6 years of records)
Same day last year: 8.08 ft+0.08 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days: 8.01 ft – 8.29 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months: 8.01 ft – 9.38 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 07:37 AM Sunset 06:54 PM Daylight 11 hr, 17 min Waxing gibbous 73%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Walnut Creek at Dessau Rd, AustinRiver gauge, Walnut Creek	0.0 cfs	Low	±0	3.5 mi
Little Walnut Creek at Georgian Dr, AustinRiver gauge, Little Walnut Creek	0.35 ft	Normal	−0.01 ft	6.1 mi
Mills Pond at Wells BranchLake, Mills Pond	829.14 ft	Low	−0.04 ft	7 mi
Ft Br Boggy Creek at Manor Rd, AustinRiver gauge, Ft Br Boggy Creek	1.25 ft	Normal	±0	8 mi
Walnut Creek at Webberville Rd, AustinRiver gauge, Walnut Creek	4.00 ft	Normal	−0.01 ft	8 mi
UBC Dam 22 near PflugervilleReservoir, UBC Dam 22	597.73 ft	Normal	−0.01 ft	8 mi
Waller Creek at Koenig Lane, AustinRiver gauge, Waller Creek	0.0 cfs	Normal	±0	8 mi
Shoal Creek at Silverway Dr, AustinRiver gauge, Shoal Creek	0.0 cfs	Normal	±0	8 mi

Questions and answers

Is Western Tributary to Gilleland Creek near Manor higher than last year?

Yes, it is 0.08 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 8.08 ft.

What is a normal level for Western Tributary to Gilleland Creek near Manor in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 5.89 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 5.38 ft and 8.13 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 Western Tributary to Gilleland Creek near Manor today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 08:20 PM CDT, the water level was 8.16 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Western Tributary to Gilleland Creek near Manor rising or falling?

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

Is the level of Western Tributary to Gilleland Creek near Manor 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:08159110 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 30.38349, -97.60206 (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	8.16 ft	2026-10-21 01:20	Provisional
Flow	0.3 cfs	2026-10-21 01:20	Provisional

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