Colorado River at Austin, TX
Is Colorado River at Austin, TX flooding right now?
Colorado River at Austin, TX measured 16.38 ft on 2026-11-11 19:50:00 UTC. That observation was 16.6 ft below its 33 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
16.38 ft
Streamflow
1,640 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 33 ft, with major flooding at 42 ft. The highest crest on record was 51 ft on Wed, Jul 7, 1869.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 25 ft | 8.6 ft below |
| Minor flood | 33 ft | 16.6 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 38 ft | 21.6 ft below |
| Major flood | 42 ft | 25.6 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 51 ft | 1869-07-07 |
| 50 ft | 1935-06-15 |
| 45.2 ft | 1938-07-25 |
| 43.5 ft | 1900-04-07 |
| 43.2 ft | 1936-09-28 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Boggy Creek at Webberville Rd, Austin, TX | 2.3 mi | Travis County |
| Walnut Creek at Webberville Rd, Austin, TX | 3.0 mi | Travis County |
| Boggy Creek at Manor Rd, Austin, TX | 3.2 mi | Travis County |
| Waller Creek at E 1st St, Austin, TX | 3.7 mi | Travis County |
| Waller Creek at Red River St, Austin, TX | 3.7 mi | Travis 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.