San Saba River at San Saba, TX
Is San Saba River at San Saba, TX flooding right now?
San Saba River at San Saba, TX measured 2.78 ft on 2026-09-22 22:10:00 UTC. That observation was 21.2 ft below its 24 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.78 ft
Streamflow
47 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 24 ft, with major flooding at 31 ft. The highest crest on record was 42.1 ft on Wed, Apr 26, 1922.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 20 ft | 17.2 ft below |
| Minor flood | 24 ft | 21.2 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 27 ft | 24.2 ft below |
| Major flood | 31 ft | 28.2 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 42.1 ft | 1922-04-26 |
| 39.3 ft | 1938-07-23 |
| 36.7 ft | 1899-06-06 |
| 34.28 ft | 2025-07-05 |
| 31 ft | 1952-09-13 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado River near San Saba, TX | 9.2 mi | Lampasas County |
| Pecan Bayou near Mullin, TX | 21.0 mi | Mills County |
| Colorado River at Winchell, TX | 31.5 mi | Brown County |
| Llano River at Llano, TX | 32.0 mi | Llano County |
| Lampasas River at US-281 near Adamsville, TX | 32.9 mi | Lampasas 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.