Colorado River near Ballinger, TX
Is Colorado River near Ballinger, TX flooding right now?
Colorado River near Ballinger, TX measured 4.03 ft on 2026-09-22 23:00:00 UTC. That observation was 14.0 ft below its 18 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
4.03 ft
Streamflow
1 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 18 ft, with major flooding at 24 ft. The highest crest on record was 36 ft on Tue, Jan 1, 1884.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 15 ft | 11.0 ft below |
| Minor flood | 18 ft | 14.0 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 21 ft | 17.0 ft below |
| Major flood | 24 ft | 20.0 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 36 ft | 1884-01-01 |
| 32 ft | 1906-08-06 |
| 28.6 ft | 1936-06-18 |
| 27.9 ft | 1957-10-14 |
| 27.78 ft | 2012-09-29 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Elm Creek at Ballinger, TX | 5.2 mi | Runnels County |
| Concho River at Paint Rock, TX | 15.1 mi | Concho County |
| East Angelo Draw at San Angelo, TX | 28.4 mi | Tom Green County |
| Concho River at San Angelo, TX | 28.9 mi | Tom Green County |
| Colorado River at Robert Lee, TX | 29.1 mi | Coke 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.