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SwedenN Fk San Gabriel River at FM 243 near Briggs water level
River gauge, N Fk San Gabriel River, Texas, United States
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Water level
History
20252026
What this means
The N Fk San Gabriel River at FM 243 near Briggs reads 19.08 ft as of Oct 20, 2026, 03:30 PM CDT. The agency publishes no normal range or warning level for this river yet, so there is nothing to judge the number against.
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 5.12 ft and 19.09 ft.
Over the past seven days the change adds up to +13.76 ft.
The agency publishes no normal range for this gauge yet, so we show the trend only. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Same day last year
- 5.36 ft+13.72 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 5.12 ft – 19.09 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 5.12 ft – 13.41 ft
- Highest on record
- 36.42 ftJuly 5, 2025
Floating and fishing near N Fk San Gabriel River at FM 243 near Briggs
Use the recent trend as your guide, and ask locally which gage height makes for a good float.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 36.42 ft | July 5, 2025 |
| 2 | 12.27 ft | April 21, 2026 |
| 3 | 11.78 ft | April 9, 2024 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
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Other gauges on the N Fk San Gabriel River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N Fk San Gabriel River at Reagan Blvd near LeanderRiver gauge, N Fk San Gabriel River | 2.31 ft | Normal | ±0 | 11 mi |
| N Fk San Gabriel River near GeorgetownRiver gauge, N Fk San Gabriel River | 4.19 ft | Normal | −0.01 ft | 18 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S Fk Rocky Creek near BriggsRiver gauge, S Fk Rocky Creek | 0.92 ft | Normal | −0.02 ft | 8 mi |
| Lampasas River at Ding DongRiver gauge, Lampasas River | 7.19 ft | Normal | +0.01 ft | 16 mi |
| UBC Dam 1 near LeanderReservoir, UBC Dam 1 | 1,011.08 ft | Very high | −0.02 ft | 17 mi |
| Lake Georgetown near GeorgetownLake, Lake Georgetown | 784.43 ft | Very high | −0.02 ft | 17 mi |
| UBC Dam 2 at LeanderReservoir, UBC Dam 2 | 946.11 ft | Normal | ±0 | 18 mi |
| Lampasas River near KempnerRiver gauge, Lampasas River | 1.25 ft | Low | +0.01 ft | 19 mi |
| Berry Creek at Airport Rd near GeorgetownRiver gauge, Berry Creek | 9.25 ft | Normal | +0.01 ft | 19 mi |
| UBC Dam 5 near LeanderReservoir, UBC Dam 5 | 883.98 ft | Normal | −0.02 ft | 20 mi |
Questions and answers
How does the N Fk San Gabriel River at FM 243 near Briggs compare with last year?
It is 13.72 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 5.36 ft.
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 N Fk San Gabriel River at FM 243 near Briggs today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 03:30 PM CDT, the water level was 19.08 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is N Fk San Gabriel River at FM 243 near Briggs rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Up 13.76 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of N Fk San Gabriel River at FM 243 near Briggs normal?
The agency publishes no normal range for this gauge yet, so we show the trend only.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at N Fk San Gabriel River at FM 243 near Briggs?
The highest level on record is 36.42 ft on July 5, 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.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:08104590(Agency page)- Coordinates
30.81390, -97.96580(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 | 19.08 ft | 2026-10-20 20:30 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: N Fk San Gabriel River at FM 243 near Briggs (usgs:08104590). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/texas/n-fk-san-gabriel-river-at-fm-243-near-briggs
How we check values
Each reading is stored as published. We hold back values that jump faster than physically plausible and show the measurement time with every value.
Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer