Guadalupe River above Comal River at New Braunfels water level

Name: Guadalupe River above Comal River at New Braunfels water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
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River gauge, Guadalupe River, Texas, United States

Directions

Normal for mid-October

Water level

2.01ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 05:15 AM CDT (25 min ago)

Flow: 141 cfs

History

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Water level Normal range (10–90 %) Forecast Minor flood stage

The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.00 ft by Tuesday, October 20 at 12:00 AM. Issued Monday, October 19 at 08:00 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

The Guadalupe River above Comal River at New Braunfels is at 2.01 ft, in the normal range for mid-October.

That puts it 0.04 ft below the median of 2.05 ft for mid-October, based on 35 years of readings. It is 4.99 ft below the flood stage of 7.00 ft. A year ago it stood at 1.91 ft (+0.10 ft).

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.00 ft by Tuesday, October 20 at 12:00 AM. In the last month it has stayed between 1.98 ft and 2.16 ft.

Compared with 35 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date: 2.05 ft0.04 ft below the median for this date
Normal for this date: 1.58 ft – 3.07 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (35 years of records)
Same day last year: 1.91 ft+0.10 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days: 1.98 ft – 2.16 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months: 1.59 ft – 2.52 ft
Highest on record: 38.00 ftAugust 8, 1869
Forecast peak: 2.00 ftTuesday, October 20 at 12:00 AM

Floating and fishing near Guadalupe River above Comal River at New Braunfels

Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.

Flood stage here is 7.00 ft, 4.99 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

What happens at each level

33.00 ft: Disastrous, life threatening flooding reaches many homes in New Braunfels. All roads, streets and bridges in the flood plain below Canyon Dam to below Seguin are severely flooded and dangerous. RV and mobile home parks below New Braunfels are inundated. Camping areas along River Road below Canyon Dam will be under more than 25 feet of water.
29.00 ft: Disastrous life threatening flooding has the potential to drown people in the flood plain below Canyon Dam to below Seguin. Recreational camps along River Road below Canyon Dam flood severely. River Road is impassable. Visitors should evacuate on foot away from the river. Hundreds of homes in New Braunfels, Treasure Island and Seguin flood severely with some homes washing downstream.
25.00 ft: Disastrous life threatening flooding occurs below Canyon Dam to below Seguin. Roads near the river flood severely and are extremely dangerous to motorists. Campgrounds along River Road flood. Much of River Road is impassable and extremely dangerous for auto traffic. Visitors should not evacuate in cars on River Road. Evacuate on foot directly away from the river up canyon walls. Lowest homes in New Braunfels flood severely.
21.00 ft: Major flooding puts 4 feet of water over the Common Street bridge. River Road upstream and adjoining campgrounds are severely flooded and extremely dangerous. Lowest homes in New Braunfels are threatened. The bridge at Gruene is under more than 15 feet of water.
17.00 ft: The Common Street bridge floor over the Guadalupe River floods. Lowest homes are threatened. Much of River Road floods. Sleeping campers, autos and gear on the Guadalupe River banks can wash downstream.
14.00 ft: Major lowland flooding threatens lowest homes. Numerous roads, streets and low bridges are flooded. River Road and camping areas upstream are severely flooded and extremely dangerous.
12.50 ft: Several sections of River Road flood. Autos, gear and sleeping campers can wash downstream from low banks adjacent to the river. Flow is well into the flood plain through New Braunfels.
10.00 ft: Moderate lowland floodng closes several sections of River Road. Campers autos and equipment along the river can be washed downstream.
7.00 ft: Minor lowland flooding reaches the lowest sections of River Road above New Braunfels threatening sleeping campers, autos and gear on low areas near and above Gruene. The bridge on Gruene Road becomes flooded and impassable.
6.00 ft: Minor lowland flooding reaches the lower portions of campsites along River Road. Water reaches the bridge floor at Gruene Road.
5.00 ft: Flow exceeds lowest banks.
2.01 ft: Right now

Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.

Highest crests on record

Chance of at least minor flooding in October to December: 7 %.

Rank	Level	Date
1	38.00 ft	August 8, 1869
2	38.00 ft	December 13, 1913
3	35.57 ft	October 17, 1998
4	32.95 ft	June 15, 1935
5	32.48 ft	July 3, 1932
6	31.65 ft	May 12, 1972
7	30.70 ft	September 11, 1952
8	28.95 ft	July 6, 2002
9	27.26 ft	June 9, 2010
10	24.85 ft	September 28, 1936

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

20 Tue 81° 55° – Wind 8 mph

21 Wed 83° 56° – Wind 10 mph

22 Thu 86° 66° 0.01 in Wind 11 mph

23 Fri 85° 61° – Wind 14 mph

24 Sat 87° 61° – Wind 16 mph

25 Sun 83° 61° 0.01 in Wind 12 mph

26 Mon 83° 62° 0.01 in Wind 14 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:38 AM Sunset 06:58 PM Daylight 11 hr, 20 min First quarter 67%

Map

Other gauges on the Guadalupe River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Guadalupe River near Center PointRiver gauge, Guadalupe River	4.22 ft	High	+0.01 ft	63 mi
Guadalupe River at ComfortRiver gauge, Guadalupe River	3.28 ft	High	−0.03 ft	50 mi
Guadalupe River at FM 474 near BergheimRiver gauge, Guadalupe River	80.6 cfs	High	+3.2 cfs	36 mi
Guadalupe River near Spring BranchRiver gauge, Guadalupe River	2.32 ft	Normal	−0.03 ft	19 mi
Guadalupe River at SattlerRiver gauge, Guadalupe River	4.44 ft	Normal	−0.01 ft	11 mi
Guadalupe River at Third Crossing near SattlerRiver gauge, Guadalupe River	3.80 ft	Normal	±0	7 mi
Guadalupe River at New BraunfelsRiver gauge, Guadalupe River	9.48 ft	Normal	−0.01 ft	1.2 mi
Guadalupe River at Hwy 123-BR at SeguinRiver gauge, Guadalupe River	16.21 ft	Very high	+17.25 ft	14 mi
Guadalupe River at FM 1117 near SeguinRiver gauge, Guadalupe River	11.73 ft	Normal	+0.11 ft	18 mi
Guadalupe River at CR 143 near GonzalesRiver gauge, Guadalupe River	5.80 ft	Low	−24.32 ft	35 mi
Guadalupe River at GonzalesRiver gauge, Guadalupe River	11.19 ft	Low	+0.02 ft	43 mi
Guadalupe River at Hwy 183 near HochheimRiver gauge, Guadalupe River	14.55 ft	No reference yet	+8.68 ft	56 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Comal River at New BraunfelsRiver gauge, Comal River	3.63 ft	Very low	±0	0.9 mi
Comal River (oc) near Landa Lake, New BraunfelsRiver gauge, Comal River (oc)	1.95 ft	Normal	−0.01 ft	1.3 mi
Comal River (nc) near Landa Lake, New BraunfelsRiver gauge, Comal River (nc)	0.40 ft	Normal	−0.13 ft	1.5 mi
Dry Comal Creek at Loop 337 near New BraunfelsRiver gauge, Dry Comal Creek	4.82 ft	Low	±0	3.3 mi
Hueco Spgs near New BraunfelsRiver gauge, Hueco Spgs	7.13 ft	Normal	+0.02 ft	3.6 mi
WFk Dry Comal Creek at Schuetz Dam, New BraunfelsRiver gauge, WFk Dry Comal Creek	18.30 ft	Very high	±0	9 mi
Bear Creek at FM 2722 near SattlerRiver gauge, Bear Creek	1.57 ft	Low	−5.81 ft	10 mi

Questions and answers

How does the Guadalupe River above Comal River at New Braunfels compare with last year?

It is 0.10 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 1.91 ft.

What is flood stage for the Guadalupe River above Comal River at New Braunfels?

The official flood stage is 7.00 ft. The level is currently 4.99 ft below it.

What is a normal level for the Guadalupe River above Comal River at New Braunfels in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 2.05 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 1.58 ft and 3.07 ft, based on 35 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 Guadalupe River above Comal River at New Braunfels today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 05:15 AM CDT, the water level was 2.01 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Guadalupe River above Comal River at New Braunfels rising or falling?

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

Is the level of Guadalupe River above Comal River at New Braunfels normal?

Normal for mid-October. Compared with 35 years of daily readings for this time of year.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:08168500 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 29.71495, -98.11001 (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	2.01 ft	2026-10-20 10:15	Provisional
Flow	141 cfs	2026-10-20 10:15	Provisional

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