Leon River at Gatesville, TX
Is Leon River at Gatesville, TX flooding right now?
Leon River at Gatesville, TX measured 2.54 ft on 2026-11-11 20:45:00 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
2.54 ft
Streamflow
11 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 |
Last 7 days
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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