Leon River near Belton, TX
Is Leon River near Belton, TX flooding right now?
Leon River near Belton, TX measured 3.40 ft on 2026-09-22 23:15:00 UTC. That observation was 10.6 ft below its 14 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
3.40 ft
Streamflow
4 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 14 ft, with major flooding at 20 ft. The highest crest on record was 25 ft on Mon, Dec 1, 1913.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 10 ft | 6.6 ft below |
| Minor flood | 14 ft | 10.6 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 16 ft | 12.6 ft below |
| Major flood | 20 ft | 16.6 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 25 ft | 1913-12-01 |
| 24.41 ft | 1945-04-22 |
| 22.22 ft | 1944-05-26 |
| 21 ft | 1921-09-01 |
| 20 ft | 1936-09-28 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Nolan Creek at S Penelope, Belton, TX | 1.7 mi | Bell County |
| Lampasas River near Belton, TX | 5.6 mi | Bell County |
| Leon River at FM 436 near Little River-Academy, TX | 6.0 mi | Bell County |
| Little River near Little River, TX | 9.1 mi | Bell County |
| Salado Creek at Salado, TX | 10.3 mi | Bell 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.