Guadalupe River at Third Crossing near Sattler water level
River gauge, Guadalupe River, Texas, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
History
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What this means
The Guadalupe River at Third Crossing near Sattler is at 3.80 ft, in the normal range for mid-October.
That puts it 0.06 ft above the median of 3.74 ft for mid-October, based on 12 years of readings. A year ago it stood at 3.87 ft (−0.07 ft).
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 3.72 ft and 3.98 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Compared with 12 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 3.74 ft0.06 ft above the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 3.51 ft – 5.21 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (12 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 3.87 ft−0.07 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 3.72 ft – 3.98 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 3.46 ft – 4.57 ft
- Highest on record
- 24.22 ftOctober 30, 2015
Floating and fishing near Guadalupe River at Third Crossing near Sattler
Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24.22 ft | October 30, 2015 |
| 2 | 15.66 ft | October 14, 2021 |
| 3 | 13.23 ft | May 31, 2016 |
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Other gauges on the Guadalupe River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guadalupe River near Center PointRiver gauge, Guadalupe River | 4.21 ft | High | ±0 | 58 mi |
| Guadalupe River at ComfortRiver gauge, Guadalupe River | 3.29 ft | High | ±0 | 45 mi |
| Guadalupe River at FM 474 near BergheimRiver gauge, Guadalupe River | 80.6 cfs | High | −3.3 cfs | 31 mi |
| Guadalupe River near Spring BranchRiver gauge, Guadalupe River | 2.35 ft | Normal | +0.02 ft | 14 mi |
| Guadalupe River at SattlerRiver gauge, Guadalupe River | 4.45 ft | Normal | +0.01 ft | 4.0 mi |
| Guadalupe River above Comal River at New BraunfelsRiver gauge, Guadalupe River | 2.01 ft | Normal | ±0 | 7 mi |
| Guadalupe River at New BraunfelsRiver gauge, Guadalupe River | 9.49 ft | Normal | −0.01 ft | 8 mi |
| Guadalupe River at Hwy 123-BR at SeguinRiver gauge, Guadalupe River | 16.21 ft | Very high | +17.22 ft | 21 mi |
| Guadalupe River at FM 1117 near SeguinRiver gauge, Guadalupe River | 11.51 ft | Low | +0.20 ft | 25 mi |
| Guadalupe River at CR 143 near GonzalesRiver gauge, Guadalupe River | 30.12 ft | Very high | +24.41 ft | 41 mi |
| Guadalupe River at GonzalesRiver gauge, Guadalupe River | 11.17 ft | Low | ±0 | 48 mi |
| Guadalupe River at Hwy 183 near HochheimRiver gauge, Guadalupe River | 5.87 ft | No reference yet | −8.68 ft | 62 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hueco Spgs near New BraunfelsRiver gauge, Hueco Spgs | 7.11 ft | Normal | −0.02 ft | 3.4 mi |
| Bear Creek at FM 2722 near SattlerRiver gauge, Bear Creek | 7.38 ft | Highest on record | ±0 | 4.0 mi |
| Canyon Lake near New BraunfelsLake, Canyon Lake | 907.63 ft | High | −0.04 ft | 5.0 mi |
| Comal River (oc) near Landa Lake, New BraunfelsRiver gauge, Comal River (oc) | 1.96 ft | Normal | ±0 | 7 mi |
| Comal River (nc) near Landa Lake, New BraunfelsRiver gauge, Comal River (nc) | 0.53 ft | Normal | +0.02 ft | 7 mi |
| Comal River at New BraunfelsRiver gauge, Comal River | 3.65 ft | Very low | +0.02 ft | 7 mi |
| Dry Comal Creek at Loop 337 near New BraunfelsRiver gauge, Dry Comal Creek | 4.82 ft | Low | ±0 | 8 mi |
Questions and answers
How does the Guadalupe River at Third Crossing near Sattler compare with last year?
It is 0.07 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 3.87 ft.
What is a normal level for the Guadalupe River at Third Crossing near Sattler in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 3.74 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 3.51 ft and 5.21 ft, based on 12 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 Third Crossing near Sattler today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 05:30 AM CDT, the water level was 3.80 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Guadalupe River at Third Crossing near Sattler rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Up 0.08 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Guadalupe River at Third Crossing near Sattler normal?
Normal for mid-October. Compared with 12 years of daily readings for this time of year.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Guadalupe River at Third Crossing near Sattler?
The highest level on record is 24.22 ft on October 30, 2015.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:08167900(Agency page)- Coordinates
29.80369, -98.16309(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 | 3.80 ft | 2026-10-19 10:30 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Guadalupe River at Third Crossing near Sattler (usgs:08167900). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/texas/guadalupe-river-at-third-crossing-near-sattler
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