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Guadalupe River at Sattler water level

River gauge, Guadalupe River, Texas, United States

Directions

Normal for mid-October

Water level

4.45ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Flow
103 cfs
0 13 25 38 Highest onrecord 39.00 ft Minor floodstage 9.00 ft

History

4.04.55.05.5ftOct 12Oct 14Oct 17Oct 19Oct 224.04.55.05.5ftOct 12Oct 17Oct 22
456ftSep 19Sep 27Oct 5Oct 14Oct 22456ftSep 19Oct 5Oct 22
468ftOct 2025Jan 2026Apr 2026Jul 2026Oct 2026Minor flood stage468ftOct 2025Apr 2026Oct 2026Minor flood stage
468ftJanMarMayJulSepNov2026468ftJanAprJulOct2026

20252026

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

The forecast expects the river to fall to 4.40 ft by Saturday, October 17 at 07:00 PM. Issued Saturday, October 17 at 08:21 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

Water levels are unremarkable at Guadalupe River at Sattler, where the gauge shows 4.45 ft.

The median for mid-October is 4.46 ft, based on 34 years of readings, and the gauge is right on it. It is 4.55 ft below the flood stage of 9.00 ft. A year ago it stood at 4.46 ft (−0.01 ft).

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 4.40 ft by Saturday, October 17 at 07:00 PM. The 30-day range is 4.44 ft – 4.69 ft.

Compared with 34 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date
4.46 ft0.00 ft below the median for this date
Normal for this date
4.12 ft – 5.72 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (34 years of records)
Same day last year
4.46 ft−0.01 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days
4.44 ft – 4.69 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months
4.10 ft – 5.16 ft
Highest on record
39.00 ftJuly 1, 1932
Forecast peak
4.40 ftSaturday, October 17 at 07:00 PM

Paddling and fishing conditions

Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.

For reference, flood stage is 9.00 ft.

What happens at each level

29.00 ft
Life threatening disastrous flooding reaches slab elevation of the lowest homes in the reach near Sattler. Camp facilities in the Guadalupe River flood plain below Canyon Dam to New Braunfels are disastrously flooded. River Road is impassable and deadly. Evacuations should be on foot directly away from the river and in no circumstances by automobiles. Residential flooding in New Braunfels is disastrous.
25.00 ft
Disastrous life threatening flooding below Canyon Dam can be deadly to campers and motorists along River Road. Flow is near 20 feet deep in lowest camping areas and some sections of River Road. Lowest homes in New Braunfels are flooded. Low roads and bridges are very dangerous to motorists below Canyon Dam to below New Braunfels.
21.00 ft
Disastrous flooding is potentially deadly to camps and motorists along River Road below Canyon Dam. Camps are under up to fifteen feet of turbulent flow. Lowest residences in New Braunfels are threatened and roads are severely flooded and very dangerous.
17.00 ft
Major flooding can be deadly in camping facilities along River Road between Canyon Dam and New Braunfels. Campers should evacuate low areas on foot directly away from the river. Do not drive automobiles along River Road. Lowest residences downstream in New Braunfels are threatened and low roads are very dangerous.
13.00 ft
The lowest homes in New Braunfels near Common Street flood. Flow is well over banks flooding much of River Road. Sleeping campers, autos, and gear on the banks near and above Gruene can be swept downstream. The bridge at Gruene is flooded. Flow is within a foot of the city park at Sattler.
12.00 ft
Major flooding makes sections of River Road impassable. The bridge at Gruene is flooded. Sleeping campers, automobiles, and gear on low sections of the Guadalupe River near and above Gruene can be swept downstream.
11.00 ft
The low bridge near Gruene is closed. Lowest sections of River Road will experience flooding. Water will approach River Road bridge Crossings 1, 2, 3, and 4 downstream.
9.00 ft
The low bridge near Gruene is closed. Minor lowland flooding approaches the lowest sections of River Road downstream below Sattler.
4.45 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: < 5 %.

RankLevelDate
139.00 ftJuly 1, 1932
239.00 ftJune 1, 1935
335.55 ftJuly 6, 2002
433.30 ftSeptember 1, 1952
512.20 ftOctober 29, 1960

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 46%

Map

Other gauges on the Guadalupe River

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Guadalupe River at KerrvilleRiver gauge, Guadalupe River 1.09 ft Very low +0.01 ft 60 mi
Guadalupe River near Center PointRiver gauge, Guadalupe River 4.20 ft Normal +0.02 ft 56 mi
Guadalupe River at ComfortRiver gauge, Guadalupe River 3.27 ft High −0.04 ft 44 mi
Guadalupe River at FM 474 near BergheimRiver gauge, Guadalupe River 87.2 cfs High ±0 29 mi
Guadalupe River near Spring BranchRiver gauge, Guadalupe River 2.34 ft Normal −0.02 ft 12 mi
Guadalupe River at Third Crossing near SattlerRiver gauge, Guadalupe River 3.79 ft Normal ±0 4.0 mi
Guadalupe River above Comal River at New BraunfelsRiver gauge, Guadalupe River 2.01 ft Normal +0.02 ft 11 mi
Guadalupe River at New BraunfelsRiver gauge, Guadalupe River 9.50 ft Normal +0.02 ft 12 mi
Guadalupe River at Hwy 123-BR at SeguinRiver gauge, Guadalupe River −2.79 ft Very low −19.01 ft 25 mi
Guadalupe River at FM 1117 near SeguinRiver gauge, Guadalupe River 11.86 ft Normal −0.03 ft 29 mi
Guadalupe River at CR 143 near GonzalesRiver gauge, Guadalupe River 30.12 ft Very high ±0 44 mi
Guadalupe River at GonzalesRiver gauge, Guadalupe River 11.17 ft Low +0.01 ft 51 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Canyon Lake near New BraunfelsLake, Canyon Lake 907.69 ft Normal −0.04 ft 1.3 mi
Bear Creek at FM 2722 near SattlerRiver gauge, Bear Creek 7.39 ft Highest on record +5.82 ft 4.6 mi
Hueco Spgs near New BraunfelsRiver gauge, Hueco Spgs 7.13 ft Normal −0.01 ft 7 mi
Blanco River at Fischer Store Rd near FischerRiver gauge, Blanco River 21.67 ft Flooding +18.02 ft 10 mi
Comal River (oc) near Landa Lake, New BraunfelsRiver gauge, Comal River (oc) 1.96 ft Normal +0.01 ft 11 mi
Comal River (nc) near Landa Lake, New BraunfelsRiver gauge, Comal River (nc) 0.51 ft Normal +0.06 ft 11 mi
Blanco River at WimberleyRiver gauge, Blanco River 3.49 ft Low −0.01 ft 11 mi
Comal River at New BraunfelsRiver gauge, Comal River 3.65 ft Very low +0.01 ft 11 mi

Questions and answers

How does the Guadalupe River at Sattler compare with last year?

It is 0.01 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 4.46 ft.

What is flood stage for the Guadalupe River at Sattler?

The official flood stage is 9.00 ft. The level is currently 4.55 ft below it.

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

The median for mid-October is 4.46 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 4.12 ft and 5.72 ft, based on 34 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 Sattler today?

On Oct 17, 2026, 09:50 PM CDT, the water level was 4.45 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Guadalupe River at Sattler rising or falling?

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

Is the level of Guadalupe River at Sattler normal?

Normal for mid-October. Compared with 34 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:08167800 (Agency page)
Coordinates
29.85911, -98.18001 (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 4.45 ft 2026-10-18 02:50 Provisional
Flow 103 cfs 2026-10-18 02:50 Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Guadalupe River at Sattler (usgs:08167800). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/texas/guadalupe-river-at-sattler

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