Red Bluff Reservoir near Orla water level
Reservoir, Red Bluff Reservoir, Texas, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Surface elevation
History
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What this means
Nothing unusual at Red Bluff Reservoir near Orla right now: the lake level of 2,814.97 ft is in the normal range for mid-October.
The median for mid-October is 2,814.97 ft, based on 5 years of readings, and the gauge is right on it. A year ago it stood at 2,816.29 ft (−1.32 ft).
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 2,814.31 ft and 2,815.03 ft.
Many reservoirs are drawn down through summer and fall; most of the refill comes later, with winter rain or spring snowmelt.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 2,814.97 ft0.00 ft below the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 2,811.36 ft – 2,818.48 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (5 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 2,816.29 ft−1.32 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 2,814.31 ft – 2,815.03 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 2,814.31 ft – 2,818.20 ft
- Highest on record
- 2,832.31 ftSeptember 23, 2014
Swimming and boating at Red Bluff Reservoir near Orla
At a normal level, ramps and marinas generally run as usual, and fishing tends to follow the season more than the water level.
If you swim, pick a spot with an easy way out, and remember that drop-offs move as the level changes.
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pecos River near OrlaRiver gauge, Pecos River | 5.47 ft | Very high | +0.02 ft | 5.0 mi |
| Pecos River at Red BluffRiver gauge, Pecos River | 3.33 ft | Below flood stage | −0.03 ft | 14 mi |
| Pecos River at Pierce Canyon CrossingRiver gauge, Pecos River | 67.8 cfs | Normal | +2.3 cfs | 20 mi |
| Pecos River near MalagaRiver gauge, Pecos River | 2.61 ft | Below flood stage | +0.05 ft | 22 mi |
| Black River at MalagaRiver gauge, Black River | 3.3 cfs | Low | −0.8 cfs | 25 mi |
| Black River above MalagaRiver gauge, Black River | 1.00 ft | Below flood stage | +0.02 ft | 27 mi |
| Black River below Blue Springs near Whites CityRiver gauge, Black River | 3.2 cfs | Very low | ±0 | 28 mi |
| Black River at Harkey Crossing near MalagaRiver gauge, Black River | 5.0 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 29 mi |
Questions and answers
How does Red Bluff Reservoir near Orla compare with last year?
It is 1.32 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 2,816.29 ft.
What is a normal level for Red Bluff Reservoir near Orla in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 2,814.97 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 2,811.36 ft and 2,818.48 ft, based on 5 years of records.
Is Red Bluff Reservoir near Orla really 2,814.97 ft deep?
No. 2,814.97 ft is the height of the water surface above sea level (or the agency's vertical datum), not the depth of the water.
What is the water level of Red Bluff Reservoir near Orla today?
On Oct 18, 2026, 12:15 PM MDT, the surface elevation was 2,814.97 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Red Bluff Reservoir near Orla rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Steady over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Red Bluff Reservoir near Orla normal?
Normal for mid-October. Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Red Bluff Reservoir near Orla?
The highest level on record is 2,832.31 ft on September 23, 2014.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:08410000(Agency page)- Coordinates
31.90124, -103.91020(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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surface elevation | 2,814.97 ft | 2026-10-18 18:15 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Red Bluff Reservoir near Orla (usgs:08410000). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/texas/red-bluff-reservoir-near-orla
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