Colorado River near San Saba, TX
Is Colorado River near San Saba, TX flooding right now?
Colorado River near San Saba, TX measured 2.01 ft on 2026-09-22 21:35:00 UTC. That observation was 28.0 ft below its 30 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.01 ft
Streamflow
56 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 30 ft, with major flooding at 38 ft. The highest crest on record was 62.24 ft on Sat, Jul 23, 1938.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 25 ft | 23.0 ft below |
| Minor flood | 30 ft | 28.0 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 34 ft | 32.0 ft below |
| Major flood | 38 ft | 36.0 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 62.24 ft | 1938-07-23 |
| 58.4 ft | 1900-09-25 |
| 56.7 ft | 1936-09-21 |
| 45.9 ft | 1936-10-01 |
| 41.92 ft | 2025-07-05 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| San Saba River at San Saba, TX | 9.2 mi | San Saba County |
| Pecan Bayou near Mullin, TX | 23.1 mi | Mills County |
| Lampasas River at US-281 near Adamsville, TX | 23.9 mi | Lampasas County |
| Llano River at Llano, TX | 32.8 mi | Llano County |
| Lampasas River near Kempner, TX | 33.7 mi | Lampasas 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.