Leon River at Gatesville, TX
Is Leon River at Gatesville, TX flooding right now?
Leon River at Gatesville, TX measured 2.46 ft on 2026-09-22 22:45:00 UTC. That observation was 19.5 ft below its 22 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.46 ft
Streamflow
7 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 22 ft, with major flooding at 34 ft. The highest crest on record was 35 ft on Fri, May 1, 1908.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 20 ft | 17.5 ft below |
| Minor flood | 22 ft | 19.5 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 28 ft | 25.5 ft below |
| Major flood | 34 ft | 31.5 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 35 ft | 1908-05-01 |
| 35 ft | 1991-12-21 |
| 34.14 ft | 1959-10-04 |
| 33.78 ft | 2024-05-05 |
| 32.63 ft | 1961-10-10 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Henson Creek at W Range Rd near Gatesville, TX | 7.7 mi | Coryell County |
| Cowhouse Creek at FM 1783 near Purmela, TX | 10.2 mi | Coryell County |
| Cowhouse Creek at Pidcoke, TX | 12.7 mi | Coryell County |
| Cowhouse Creek at Old Georgetown Rd near Ft Hood, TX | 13.7 mi | Coryell County |
| Owl Creek at E Range Rd, Ft Hood, TX | 15.3 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.