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SwedenWilliamson Creek at Jimmy Clay Rd, Austin water level
River gauge, Williamson Creek, Texas, United States
Right now
Low for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 0.0 cfs
History
What this means
At 4.85 ft, Williamson Creek at Jimmy Clay Rd, Austin is below normal for mid-October.
The level is falling, down 0.05 ft over the past 24 hours. Without real rain upstream, that is unlikely to change quickly. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 4.85 ft and 5.29 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, and it usually takes a few days of steady rain to change that.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 21.91 ftOctober 30, 2015
What the stage means on the water
Low water means more dragging on shallow riffles and slower floats. Fish crowd into the deeper runs, and warm, low water stresses them, so play and release them quickly.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 21.91 ft | October 30, 2015 |
| 2 | 18.36 ft | May 4, 2019 |
| 3 | 14.82 ft | May 8, 2019 |
| 4 | 12.93 ft | May 27, 2016 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on Williamson Creek
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Williamson Creek at Brush Cntry Blvd, Oak HillRiver gauge, Williamson Creek | 0.0 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 7 mi |
| Williamson Creek at Manchaca Rd, AustinRiver gauge, Williamson Creek | 1.89 ft | Very low | ±0 | 4.3 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onion Creek at US Hwy 183, AustinRiver gauge, Onion Creek | 4.43 ft | Normal | +0.04 ft | 2.7 mi |
| W Bouldin Creek at Oltorf Rd, AustinRiver gauge, W Bouldin Creek | 0.2 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 4.5 mi |
| Colorado River at AustinRiver gauge, Colorado River | 14.61 ft | Normal | +1.95 ft | 5.0 mi |
| Waller Creek at E 1st St, AustinRiver gauge, Waller Creek | 4.48 ft | Very high | −0.04 ft | 5.0 mi |
| Boggy Creek at Webberville Rd, AustinRiver gauge, Boggy Creek | 0.0 cfs | Low | ±0 | 5.2 mi |
| Barton Spgs at AustinRiver gauge, Barton Spgs | 21.66 ft | Low | +0.01 ft | 5.6 mi |
| Barton Creek above Barton Spgs at AustinRiver gauge, Barton Creek | 1.38 ft | Low | +0.01 ft | 5.6 mi |
| Barton Creek at Loop 360, AustinRiver gauge, Barton Creek | 1.68 ft | Very low | −0.01 ft | 5.6 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 Williamson Creek at Jimmy Clay Rd, Austin today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 01:00 AM CDT, the water level was 4.85 ft. Down 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Williamson Creek at Jimmy Clay Rd, Austin rising or falling?
Down 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Williamson Creek at Jimmy Clay Rd, Austin normal?
Low for mid-October. Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Williamson Creek at Jimmy Clay Rd, Austin?
The highest level on record is 21.91 ft on October 30, 2015.
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:08158970(Agency page)- Coordinates
30.18938, -97.73250(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 | 4.85 ft | 2026-10-20 06:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 0.0 cfs | 2026-10-20 06:00 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Williamson Creek at Jimmy Clay Rd, Austin (usgs:08158970). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/texas/williamson-creek-at-jimmy-clay-rd-austin
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