Medina River at Bandera, TX
Is Medina River at Bandera, TX flooding right now?
Medina River at Bandera, TX measured 3.57 ft on 2026-09-22 22:45:00 UTC. That observation was 9.4 ft below its 13 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
3.57 ft
Streamflow
15 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 13 ft, with major flooding at 24 ft. The highest crest on record was 46.62 ft on Wed, Aug 2, 1978.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 10 ft | 6.4 ft below |
| Minor flood | 13 ft | 9.4 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 14 ft | 10.4 ft below |
| Major flood | 24 ft | 20.4 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 46.62 ft | 1978-08-02 |
| 38.91 ft | 2002-07-05 |
| 24.93 ft | 2015-05-24 |
| 24.9 ft | 1987-06-03 |
| 24.49 ft | 1997-06-22 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Medina River above English Crsg near Pipe Creek, TX | 5.8 mi | Bandera County |
| Red Bluff Creek at FM 1283 near Pipe Creek, TX | 7.4 mi | Bandera County |
| Middle Verde Creek at SH 173 near Bandera, TX | 10.9 mi | Medina County |
| Medina River at Patterson Rd at Medina, TX | 11.7 mi | Bandera County |
| Hondo Creek near Tarpley, TX | 15.0 mi | Medina 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.