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Guadalupe River at New Braunfels water level

River gauge, Guadalupe River, Texas, United States

Directions

Normal for mid-October

Water level

9.50ft Steady over the last 24 hours

10 20 30 40 Highest onrecord 39.50 ft Minor floodstage 13.00 ft

History

9.510.0ftOct 12Oct 14Oct 17Oct 19Oct 229.510.0ftOct 12Oct 17Oct 22
9.510.010.5ftSep 19Sep 27Oct 5Oct 14Oct 229.510.010.5ftSep 19Oct 5Oct 22
1012ftOct 2025Jan 2026Apr 2026Jul 2026Oct 2026Minor flood stage1012ftOct 2025Apr 2026Oct 2026Minor flood stage
9101112ftJanMarMayJulSepNov20269101112ftJanAprJulOct2026

20252026

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

The forecast expects the river to fall to 9.50 ft by Sunday, October 18 at 03:00 AM. Issued Saturday, October 17 at 08:21 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

The gauge at Guadalupe River at New Braunfels reads 9.50 ft, a normal level for mid-October.

That puts it 0.07 ft below the median of 9.57 ft for mid-October, based on 23 years of readings. It is 3.50 ft below the flood stage of 13.00 ft. A year ago it stood at 9.34 ft (+0.16 ft).

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 9.50 ft by Sunday, October 18 at 03:00 AM. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 9.48 ft and 9.63 ft.

Compared with 23 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date
9.57 ft0.07 ft below the median for this date
Normal for this date
9.28 ft – 10.32 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (23 years of records)
Same day last year
9.34 ft+0.16 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days
9.48 ft – 9.63 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months
9.22 ft – 10.62 ft
Highest on record
39.50 ftDecember 13, 1913
Forecast peak
9.50 ftSunday, October 18 at 03:00 AM

What the stage means on the water

A normal level is usually prime time for floating and wade fishing, as long as the weather holds upstream.

The National Weather Service puts flood stage for this gauge at 13.00 ft, still 3.50 ft away.

What happens at each level

38.00 ft
Life threatening, extremely dangerous flooding below Canyon Dam to below Gonzales causes widespread residential and commercial flooding with the potential to drown people. Sleeping campers, autos and any gear along river road below Canyon Dam to above New Braunfels can be washed downstream.
35.00 ft
Widespread disastrous flooding washes homes downstream in New Braunfels and Seguin. Lowest homes along Lakes Dunlap and McQueeney will flood severely. Flooding is life threatening along river road above New Braunfels. Many secondary and primary roads are impassable and people are cut off.
32.00 ft
The Guadalupe River in New Braunfels is life threatening with widespread residential flooding. There is very dangerous flooding of camps and facilities below Canyon Dam to below Seguin. River Road is under tens of feet of water in most areas, and flows are life threatening to campers along the river.
28.00 ft
Disastrous flooding reaches many lowest homes in New Braunfels downstream to Seguin. River recreational areas are severely flooded and life threatening below Canyon Dam to Seguin. All roads near the river will become life threatening as the flood wave moves downstream.
24.00 ft
Major flooding is extremely dangerous upstream along River Road to below New Braunfels. Homes and businesses flood in New Braunfels. RV parks and homes near the river on Lake Dunlap are threatened. Roads near the river below Canyon Dam to Lake Dunlap are very dangerous to motorists.
20.00 ft
Major flooding reaches lowest homes in New Braunfels and downstream near Lakes Dunlap and McQueeney. River Road above New Braunfels is severely flooded and impassable in most areas. Sleeping campers, autos and gear on the banks can wash downstream. This is a life threatening situation.
17.00 ft
River road is closed in several places between New Braunfels and Canyon Dam. Fast moving flow washes autos and gear on the banks downstream. Lowest homes in New Braunfels are threatened. The Common Street bridge in New Braunfels floods and many roads, streets, and bridges near the river are very dangerous to motorists. Lowest homes below I-35 near Lakes Dunlap and McQueeney are threatened.
15.00 ft
Moderate flooding threatens lowest homes in the Guadalupe river flood plain. Secondary roads, streets, and low bridges are flooded and dangerous. River Road above New Braunfels is widely flooded and very dangerous to motorists and campers.
14.00 ft
Moderate lowland flooding closes several roads, streets and businesses in New Braunfels. Upstream River Road is extremely dangerous.
13.00 ft
Minor lowland flooding extends into the flood plain closing lowest roads and crossings near the river.
9.50 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: 10 %.

RankLevelDate
139.50 ftDecember 13, 1913
239.50 ftAugust 8, 1869
338.54 ftOctober 17, 1998
436.55 ftMay 11, 1972
535.00 ftJune 15, 1935
633.50 ftJuly 3, 1932
732.00 ftSeptember 10, 1952
829.65 ftJune 9, 2010
928.60 ftSeptember 10, 1921
1027.20 ftSeptember 17, 1915

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:37 AM Sunset 07:00 PM Daylight 11 hr, 23 min First quarter 50%

Map

Other gauges on the Guadalupe River

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Guadalupe River at ComfortRiver gauge, Guadalupe River 3.31 ft High −0.01 ft 51 mi
Guadalupe River at FM 474 near BergheimRiver gauge, Guadalupe River 82.2 cfs High −3.3 cfs 36 mi
Guadalupe River near Spring BranchRiver gauge, Guadalupe River 2.34 ft Normal −0.01 ft 20 mi
Guadalupe River at SattlerRiver gauge, Guadalupe River 4.45 ft Normal ±0 12 mi
Guadalupe River at Third Crossing near SattlerRiver gauge, Guadalupe River 3.80 ft Normal +0.01 ft 8 mi
Guadalupe River above Comal River at New BraunfelsRiver gauge, Guadalupe River 2.01 ft Normal ±0 1.2 mi
Guadalupe River at Hwy 123-BR at SeguinRiver gauge, Guadalupe River −2.46 ft Low −18.67 ft 13 mi
Guadalupe River at FM 1117 near SeguinRiver gauge, Guadalupe River 11.34 ft Very low −0.47 ft 18 mi
Guadalupe River at CR 143 near GonzalesRiver gauge, Guadalupe River 5.70 ft Low −0.04 ft 34 mi
Guadalupe River at GonzalesRiver gauge, Guadalupe River 11.17 ft Low +0.01 ft 42 mi
Guadalupe River at Hwy 183 near HochheimRiver gauge, Guadalupe River 5.88 ft No reference yet −8.67 ft 55 mi
Guadalupe River at CueroRiver gauge, Guadalupe River 7.07 ft Normal −0.06 ft 63 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Comal River at New BraunfelsRiver gauge, Comal River 3.64 ft Very low +0.01 ft 1.1 mi
Comal River (oc) near Landa Lake, New BraunfelsRiver gauge, Comal River (oc) 1.96 ft Normal +0.01 ft 1.7 mi
Comal River (nc) near Landa Lake, New BraunfelsRiver gauge, Comal River (nc) 0.52 ft Normal +0.10 ft 1.8 mi
Dry Comal Creek at Loop 337 near New BraunfelsRiver gauge, Dry Comal Creek 4.81 ft Low −0.07 ft 3.0 mi
Hueco Spgs near New BraunfelsRiver gauge, Hueco Spgs 7.15 ft Normal +0.01 ft 4.7 mi
WFk Dry Comal Creek at Schuetz Dam, New BraunfelsRiver gauge, WFk Dry Comal Creek 18.29 ft Very high +8.83 ft 9 mi
Bear Creek at FM 2722 near SattlerRiver gauge, Bear Creek 7.38 ft Highest on record +5.81 ft 11 mi

Questions and answers

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

It is 0.16 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 9.34 ft.

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

The official flood stage is 13.00 ft. The level is currently 3.50 ft below it.

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

The median for mid-October is 9.57 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 9.28 ft and 10.32 ft, based on 23 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 at New Braunfels today?

On Oct 18, 2026, 08:00 AM CDT, the water level was 9.50 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Guadalupe 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 at New Braunfels normal?

Normal for mid-October. Compared with 23 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:08169500 (Agency page)
Coordinates
29.69800, -98.10667 (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

ParameterLast valueTime (UTC)Quality
Water level 9.50 ft 2026-10-18 13:00 Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Guadalupe River at New Braunfels (usgs:08169500). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/texas/guadalupe-river-at-new-braunfels

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