Guadalupe River at FM 474 near Bergheim water level

Name: Guadalupe River at FM 474 near Bergheim water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Guadalupe River, Texas, United States

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High for mid-October

Water level

12.99ft Up 8.24 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 19, 2026, 10:00 AM CDT (14 min ago)

Flow: 80.6 cfs

History

7 days

Water level

What this means

High water at Guadalupe River at FM 474 near Bergheim: the latest reading is 12.99 ft, above normal for mid-October.

It is on the way up, by 8.24 ft over the past 24 hours. If the rise continues, low-lying paths and riverside parking can go under water. The 30-day range is 4.70 ft – 13.00 ft.

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

Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Highest on record: 50.33 ftJuly 4, 2025

Paddling and fishing conditions

Above-normal flows push fish to the edges and make wading risky. Wait for the river to drop and clear.

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	50.33 ft	July 4, 2025
2	39.02 ft	October 17, 2018

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:40 AM Sunset 07:01 PM Daylight 11 hr, 21 min First quarter 60%

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Other gauges on the Guadalupe River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Guadalupe River at HuntRiver gauge, Guadalupe River	7.72 ft	Low	±0	41 mi
Guadalupe River above Bear Creek at KerrvilleRiver gauge, Guadalupe River	2.92 ft	Normal	+0.02 ft	34 mi
Guadalupe River above KerrvilleRiver gauge, Guadalupe River	1,621.65 ft	No reference yet	−0.01 ft	33 mi
Guadalupe River at KerrvilleRiver gauge, Guadalupe River	1.11 ft	Very low	+0.03 ft	32 mi
Guadalupe River near Center PointRiver gauge, Guadalupe River	4.22 ft	High	+0.01 ft	27 mi
Guadalupe River at ComfortRiver gauge, Guadalupe River	3.30 ft	High	+0.01 ft	14 mi
Guadalupe River near Spring BranchRiver gauge, Guadalupe River	2.35 ft	Normal	+0.01 ft	17 mi
Guadalupe River at SattlerRiver gauge, Guadalupe River	4.44 ft	Normal	±0	29 mi
Guadalupe River at Third Crossing near SattlerRiver gauge, Guadalupe River	3.79 ft	Normal	±0	31 mi
Guadalupe River above Comal River at New BraunfelsRiver gauge, Guadalupe River	2.01 ft	Normal	±0	36 mi
Guadalupe River at New BraunfelsRiver gauge, Guadalupe River	9.49 ft	Normal	−0.01 ft	36 mi
Guadalupe River at Hwy 123-BR at SeguinRiver gauge, Guadalupe River	−2.29 ft	Low	+0.44 ft	48 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Cibolo Creek near BoerneRiver gauge, Cibolo Creek	3.34 ft	Normal	+0.03 ft	9 mi
Cibolo Creek at Specht Rd near BulverdeRiver gauge, Cibolo Creek	3.43 ft	Very low	±0	15 mi
Blanco River at Crabapple Rd near BlancoRiver gauge, Blanco River	1.44 ft	Very high	+0.88 ft	17 mi
Salado Creek at Wilderness Rd, San AntonioRiver gauge, Salado Creek	0.02 ft	Low	±0	19 mi
San Geronimo Creek near HelotesRiver gauge, San Geronimo Creek	2.35 ft	Normal	+0.01 ft	20 mi
Leon Creek at IH 10 and Loop 1604 near San AntonioRiver gauge, Leon Creek	982.59 ft	Highest on record	±0	21 mi
Helotes Creek at HelotesRiver gauge, Helotes Creek	0.89 ft	Normal	±0	22 mi
Little Blanco River at FM 32 near FischerRiver gauge, Little Blanco River	2.74 ft	Normal	−0.02 ft	22 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 Guadalupe River at FM 474 near Bergheim today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 10:00 AM CDT, the water level was 12.99 ft. Up 8.24 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Guadalupe River at FM 474 near Bergheim rising or falling?

Up 8.24 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Guadalupe River at FM 474 near Bergheim normal?

High for mid-October. Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year.

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Guadalupe River at FM 474 near Bergheim?

The highest level on record is 50.33 ft on July 4, 2025.

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:08167200 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 29.89358, -98.66983 (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	12.99 ft	2026-10-19 15:00	Provisional
Flow	80.6 cfs	2026-10-19 15:00	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Guadalupe River at FM 474 near Bergheim (usgs:08167200). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/texas/guadalupe-river-at-fm-474-near-bergheim

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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer