Lampasas River near Kempner, TX
Is Lampasas River near Kempner, TX flooding right now?
Lampasas River near Kempner, TX measured 1.29 ft on 2026-09-22 23:15:00 UTC. That observation was 16.7 ft below its 18 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.29 ft
Streamflow
34 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 18 ft, with major flooding at 33 ft. The highest crest on record was 45 ft on Mon, Sep 1, 1873.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 16 ft | 14.7 ft below |
| Minor flood | 18 ft | 16.7 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 26 ft | 24.7 ft below |
| Major flood | 33 ft | 31.7 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 45 ft | 1873-09-01 |
| 37 ft | 1957-05-13 |
| 35 ft | 1991-12-20 |
| 35 ft | 1991-12-20 |
| 34 ft | 1959-10-04 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| House Creek at Old Georgetown Rd near Ft Hood, TX | 10.1 mi | Coryell County |
| S Fork Rocky Creek near Briggs, TX | 11.6 mi | Burnet County |
| Clear Creek at Ft Hood, TX | 12.2 mi | Coryell County |
| Reese Creek at Maxdale Rd, Ft Hood, TX | 13.1 mi | Bell County |
| House Creek at W Range Rd near Ft Hood, TX | 14.3 mi | Coryell 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.