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Little Blanco River at FM 32 near Fischer water level

River gauge, Little Blanco River, Texas, United States

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Very high for mid-October

Water level

7.17ft Up 4.44 ft over the last 24 hours

Flow
0.0 cfs
5 10 15 Highest onrecord 16.72 ft Minor floodstage 12.00 ft

History

510ftOct 16Oct 17Oct 18Oct 19Oct 20Minor flood stage510ftOct 16Oct 18Oct 20Minor flood stage
510ftSep 21Sep 28Oct 5Oct 13Oct 20Minor flood stage510ftSep 21Oct 5Oct 20Minor flood stage
510ftOct 2025Jan 2026Apr 2026Jul 2026Oct 2026Minor flood stage510ftOct 2025Apr 2026Oct 2026Minor flood stage
46ftJanMarMayJulSepNov202646ftJanAprJulOct2026

20252026

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

What this means

High water at Little Blanco River at FM 32 near Fischer: the latest reading is 7.17 ft, well above normal for mid-October.

That puts it 4.44 ft above the median of 2.73 ft for mid-October, based on 9 years of readings. It is 4.83 ft below the flood stage of 12.00 ft. A year ago it stood at 2.73 ft (+4.44 ft).

It is on the way up, by 4.44 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 2.71 ft – 7.18 ft.

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

Compared with 9 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date
2.73 ft4.44 ft above the median for this date
Normal for this date
2.45 ft – 5.34 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (9 years of records)
Same day last year
2.73 ft+4.44 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days
2.71 ft – 7.18 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months
2.52 ft – 7.18 ft
Highest on record
16.72 ftOctober 14, 2021

Staying safe in high water

Flood stage is only the first threshold. Above it the National Weather Service sets moderate and major flood stages, and the forecast crest tells you which of those the river is expected to reach.

Upstream gauges on the same river usually show a rise first, which is a useful early warning.

What happens at each level

30.00 ft
Water is to the top of the staff gauge located on the USGS gauge shelter. This level is also to floor of the equipment located in the shelter.
25.00 ft
Water is in or surrounding many structures along the river and in the flood plain.
20.00 ft
Water reaches the bottom of staff gauge located on the USGS gauge shelter.
18.00 ft
Water is flowing across FM 32 roadway.
17.00 ft
Secondary roadways could be cut off and lowest structures and those structures closest to the river may begin to experience flooding.
16.00 ft
Bottom of FM 32 bridge.
12.00 ft
Lowest bridges and roadways along the river will begin to flood.
8.00 ft
Overbank conditions may cut off livestock in low areas.
7.17 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
116.72 ftOctober 14, 2021
216.61 ftMay 8, 2019
311.35 ftMay 31, 2016

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:39 AM Sunset 06:58 PM Daylight 11 hr, 19 min First quarter 67%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Blanco River at Fischer Store Rd near FischerRiver gauge, Blanco River 21.67 ft Flooding +18.04 ft 8 mi
Guadalupe River near Spring BranchRiver gauge, Guadalupe River 2.32 ft Normal −0.03 ft 12 mi
Blanco River at Crabapple Rd near BlancoRiver gauge, Blanco River 1.44 ft Below flood stage +0.87 ft 12 mi
Jacobs Well Spg near WimberleyRiver gauge, Jacobs Well Spg 0.37 ft Very low ±0 12 mi
Canyon Lake near New BraunfelsLake, Canyon Lake 907.61 ft High −0.02 ft 13 mi
Guadalupe River at SattlerRiver gauge, Guadalupe River 4.45 ft Normal ±0 14 mi
Blanco River at WimberleyRiver gauge, Blanco River 3.52 ft Low ±0 15 mi
Bear Creek at FM 2722 near SattlerRiver gauge, Bear Creek 7.39 ft Highest on record +0.01 ft 16 mi

Questions and answers

How does the Little Blanco River at FM 32 near Fischer compare with last year?

It is 4.44 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 2.73 ft.

What is flood stage for the Little Blanco River at FM 32 near Fischer?

The official flood stage is 12.00 ft. The level is currently 4.83 ft below it.

What is a normal level for the Little Blanco River at FM 32 near Fischer in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 2.73 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 2.45 ft and 5.34 ft, based on 9 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 Little Blanco River at FM 32 near Fischer today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 05:00 AM CDT, the water level was 7.17 ft. Up 4.44 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Little Blanco River at FM 32 near Fischer rising or falling?

Up 4.44 ft over the last 24 hours. Steady over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Little Blanco River at FM 32 near Fischer normal?

Very high for mid-October. Compared with 9 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:08170890 (Agency page)
Coordinates
30.02081, -98.33056 (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 7.17 ft 2026-10-20 10:00 Provisional
Flow 0.0 cfs 2026-10-20 10:00 Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Little Blanco River at FM 32 near Fischer (usgs:08170890). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/texas/little-blanco-river-at-fm-32-near-fischer

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