Cibolo Creek near Saint Hedwig water level

Name: Cibolo Creek near Saint Hedwig water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Cibolo Creek, Texas, United States

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Very high for mid-October

Water level

10.46ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 19, 2026, 01:15 AM CDT (52 min ago)

Flow: 11.5 cfs

History

7 days 30 days 1 year Years compared

20252026

Water level Normal range (10–90 %)

What this means

Cibolo Creek near Saint Hedwig is well above normal at 10.46 ft.

That puts it 0.94 ft above the median of 9.53 ft for mid-October, based on 20 years of readings. A year ago it stood at 9.59 ft (+0.87 ft). The record high is 36.48 ft, set on July 16, 2026.

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 10.42 ft and 10.93 ft.

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

Compared with 20 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date: 9.53 ft0.94 ft above the median for this date
Normal for this date: 8.89 ft – 9.83 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (20 years of records)
Same day last year: 9.59 ft+0.87 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days: 10.42 ft – 10.93 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months: 9.45 ft – 26.21 ft
Highest on record: 36.48 ftJuly 16, 2026

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.

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	36.48 ft	July 16, 2026
2	32.65 ft	August 17, 2007
3	26.98 ft	October 4, 2009
4	26.92 ft	September 10, 2018
5	26.49 ft	May 20, 2016
6	25.52 ft	May 24, 2015
7	25.24 ft	June 12, 2025
8	24.57 ft	October 31, 2013

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

17 Sat 69° 52° – Wind 17 mph

18 Sun 73° 49° – Wind 8 mph

19 Mon 72° 52° – Wind 8 mph

20 Tue 82° 58° – Wind 12 mph

21 Wed 81° 62° – Wind 8 mph

22 Thu 85° 62° – Wind 9 mph

23 Fri 85° 59° – Wind 12 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:37 AM Sunset 06:59 PM Daylight 11 hr, 22 min First quarter 57%

Map

Other gauges on Cibolo Creek

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Cibolo Creek near BoerneRiver gauge, Cibolo Creek	3.38 ft	Normal	+0.02 ft	37 mi
Cibolo Creek at Specht Rd near BulverdeRiver gauge, Cibolo Creek	3.43 ft	Very low	±0	25 mi
Cibolo Creek at SelmaRiver gauge, Cibolo Creek	1.73 ft	Normal	±0	10 mi
Cibolo Creek at Sutherland SpringsRiver gauge, Cibolo Creek	6.38 ft	Low	−0.01 ft	17 mi
Cibolo Creek near Falls CityRiver gauge, Cibolo Creek	0.74 ft	Low	−0.02 ft	37 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Martinez Creek near Saint HedwigRiver gauge, Martinez Creek	2.59 ft	Low	+0.03 ft	4.1 mi
WFk Dry Comal Creek at Schuetz Dam, New BraunfelsRiver gauge, WFk Dry Comal Creek	9.46 ft	Very low	±0	13 mi
Dry Comal Creek at Loop 337 near New BraunfelsRiver gauge, Dry Comal Creek	4.82 ft	Low	±0	13 mi
Guadalupe River at Hwy 123-BR at SeguinRiver gauge, Guadalupe River	16.21 ft	Very high	±0	13 mi
Guadalupe River at New BraunfelsRiver gauge, Guadalupe River	9.50 ft	Normal	±0	14 mi
Comal River at New BraunfelsRiver gauge, Comal River	3.64 ft	Very low	+0.01 ft	15 mi
Comal River (nc) near Landa Lake, New BraunfelsRiver gauge, Comal River (nc)	0.52 ft	Normal	+0.01 ft	15 mi
Comal River (oc) near Landa Lake, New BraunfelsRiver gauge, Comal River (oc)	1.96 ft	Normal	±0	15 mi

Questions and answers

How does Cibolo Creek near Saint Hedwig compare with last year?

It is 0.87 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 9.59 ft.

What is a normal level for Cibolo Creek near Saint Hedwig in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 9.53 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 8.89 ft and 9.83 ft, based on 20 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 Cibolo Creek near Saint Hedwig today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 01:15 AM CDT, the water level was 10.46 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Cibolo Creek near Saint Hedwig rising or falling?

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

Is the level of Cibolo Creek near Saint Hedwig normal?

Very high for mid-October. Compared with 20 years of daily readings for this time of year.

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Cibolo Creek near Saint Hedwig?

The highest level on record is 36.48 ft on July 16, 2026.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:08185065 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 29.50144, -98.18625 (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	10.46 ft	2026-10-19 06:15	Provisional
Flow	11.5 cfs	2026-10-19 06:15	Provisional

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