Colorado River at Bastrop, TX
Is Colorado River at Bastrop, TX flooding right now?
Colorado River at Bastrop, TX measured 3.40 ft on 2026-11-11 19:40:00 UTC. That observation was 19.6 ft below its 23 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
3.40 ft
Streamflow
671 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 23 ft, with major flooding at 28 ft. The highest crest on record was 60.3 ft on Wed, Jul 7, 1869.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 14 ft | 10.6 ft below |
| Minor flood | 23 ft | 19.6 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 25 ft | 21.6 ft below |
| Major flood | 28 ft | 24.6 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 60.3 ft | 1869-07-07 |
| 57 ft | 1935-06-16 |
| 53.3 ft | 1913-12-04 |
| 37.48 ft | 1991-12-22 |
| 36.17 ft | 2015-10-31 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado River at Smithville, TX | 11.3 mi | Bastrop County |
| Eastern Tributary to Dry Creek near Del Valle, TX | 16.7 mi | Travis County |
| Maha Creek at Von Quintus Rd near Del Valle, TX | 20.3 mi | Travis County |
| Onion Creek at US Hwy 183, Austin, TX | 22.6 mi | Travis County |
| Walnut Creek at Webberville Rd, Austin, TX | 23.5 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.