Bear Creek at FM 2722 near Sattler water level
River gauge, Bear Creek, Texas, United States
Right now
Low for mid-October
Water level
History
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What this means
Low water at Bear Creek at FM 2722 near Sattler: the gauge reads 1.58 ft, below normal for mid-October.
The median for mid-October is 1.67 ft, based on 10 years of readings, so the river stage is 0.09 ft below typical. On the same day last year the reading was 1.57 ft, a difference of +0.01 ft.
It is still going down, by 5.81 ft over the past 24 hours. Without real rain upstream, that is unlikely to change quickly. The 30-day range is 1.57 ft – 7.40 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, and it usually takes a few days of steady rain to change that.
Compared with 10 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 1.67 ft0.09 ft below the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 1.56 ft – 2.42 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (10 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 1.57 ft+0.01 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 1.57 ft – 7.40 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 1.57 ft – 4.48 ft
- Highest on record
- 7.31 ftMay 12, 2020
Paddling and fishing conditions
At low levels, plan for shorter paddling trips and expect to walk your boat through a few shoals.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7.31 ft | May 12, 2020 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
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Other gauges on Bear Creek
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bear Creek near BarkerRiver gauge, Bear Creek | 96.63 ft | Normal | −0.02 ft | 152 mi |
| Bear Creek below FM 1826 near DriftwoodRiver gauge, Bear Creek | 2.51 ft | Normal | ±0 | 30 mi |
| Bear Creek at Spillar Ranch Rd near ManchacaRiver gauge, Bear Creek | 0.0 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 31 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guadalupe River at Third Crossing near SattlerRiver gauge, Guadalupe River | 3.81 ft | Normal | ±0 | 4.0 mi |
| Canyon Lake near New BraunfelsLake, Canyon Lake | 907.61 ft | High | −0.04 ft | 4.6 mi |
| Guadalupe River at SattlerRiver gauge, Guadalupe River | 4.45 ft | Normal | ±0 | 4.6 mi |
| Hueco Spgs near New BraunfelsRiver gauge, Hueco Spgs | 7.14 ft | Normal | −0.01 ft | 6 mi |
| Comal River (nc) near Landa Lake, New BraunfelsRiver gauge, Comal River (nc) | 0.42 ft | Normal | −0.11 ft | 9 mi |
| Comal River (oc) near Landa Lake, New BraunfelsRiver gauge, Comal River (oc) | 1.95 ft | Normal | −0.01 ft | 9 mi |
| WFk Dry Comal Creek at Schuetz Dam, New BraunfelsRiver gauge, WFk Dry Comal Creek | 9.47 ft | Normal | ±0 | 9 mi |
| Dry Comal Creek at Loop 337 near New BraunfelsRiver gauge, Dry Comal Creek | 4.83 ft | Low | ±0 | 9 mi |
Questions and answers
Is Bear Creek at FM 2722 near Sattler higher than last year?
Yes, it is 0.01 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 1.57 ft.
What is a normal level for Bear Creek at FM 2722 near Sattler in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 1.67 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 1.56 ft and 2.42 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 Bear Creek at FM 2722 near Sattler today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 04:45 PM CDT, the water level was 1.58 ft. Down 5.81 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Bear Creek at FM 2722 near Sattler rising or falling?
Down 5.81 ft over the last 24 hours. Steady over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Bear Creek at FM 2722 near Sattler normal?
Low for mid-October. Compared with 10 years of daily readings for this time of year.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Bear Creek at FM 2722 near Sattler?
The highest level on record is 7.31 ft on May 12, 2020.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:08167870(Agency page)- Coordinates
29.80850, -98.23028(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 | 1.58 ft | 2026-10-19 21:45 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Bear Creek at FM 2722 near Sattler (usgs:08167870). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/texas/bear-creek-at-fm-2722-near-sattler
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