Colorado River at Columbus, TX
Is Colorado River at Columbus, TX flooding right now?
Colorado River at Columbus, TX measured 9.92 ft on 2026-09-22 23:15:00 UTC. That observation was 24.1 ft below its 34 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
9.92 ft
Streamflow
785 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 34 ft, with major flooding at 43 ft. The highest crest on record was 48.4 ft on Tue, Jul 26, 1938.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 30 ft | 20.1 ft below |
| Minor flood | 34 ft | 24.1 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 39 ft | 29.1 ft below |
| Major flood | 43 ft | 33.1 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 48.4 ft | 1938-07-26 |
| 48.17 ft | 2017-08-29 |
| 46.2 ft | 1940-07-01 |
| 45.67 ft | 2016-04-19 |
| 45.4 ft | 1940-11-24 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Redgate Creek near Columbus, TX | 6.4 mi | Colorado County |
| San Bernard River near Chesterville, TX | 17.9 mi | Colorado County |
| E Navidad River at US90 near Weimar, TX | 18.1 mi | Fayette County |
| W Sandy Creek at FM 2437 near Sheridan, TX | 19.4 mi | Lavaca County |
| Little Bernard Creek at I-10 near Sealy, TX | 20.2 mi | Austin County |
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