Brazos River at Waco, TX
Is Brazos River at Waco, TX flooding right now?
Brazos River at Waco, TX measured 2.26 ft on 2026-09-22 23:45:00 UTC. That observation was 16.7 ft below its 19 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.26 ft
Streamflow
430 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 19 ft, with major flooding at 27 ft. The highest crest on record was 40.9 ft on Sun, Sep 27, 1936.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 10 ft | 7.7 ft below |
| Minor flood | 19 ft | 16.7 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 22 ft | 19.7 ft below |
| Major flood | 27 ft | 24.7 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 40.9 ft | 1936-09-27 |
| 39.7 ft | 1913-12-03 |
| 36.7 ft | 1945-04-22 |
| 36.7 ft | 1908-05-25 |
| 36.6 ft | 1944-05-02 |
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Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Tehuacana Creek at Hwy 6 near Waco, TX | 2.4 mi | McLennan County |
| Cow Bayou at FM 2643 near Mooreville, TX | 15.9 mi | Falls County |
| Hog Creek near Crawford, TX | 16.7 mi | McLennan County |
| Middle Bosque River near McGregor, TX | 17.3 mi | McLennan County |
| Brazos River near Aquilla, TX | 23.2 mi | Bosque County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.