Is the Atascosa River flooding?

Texas · 3 gauges · Texas river levels

The Atascosa River is tracked by 3 USGS streamgauges in Texas. This page compares each gauge’s live water level against its official National Weather Service flood stage, refreshed every 15 minutes, so you can tell whether the Atascosa River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 1 of 3 gauges have both a usable water-level reading and a published minor flood stage. Gauges without a published flood stage show water level and flow only. For nearby rivers, see all Texas river levels.

data refreshed 4 min ago

Readings may be delayed; check each observation time below. This gauge summary does not rule out flooding on unmonitored stretches or nearby streets.

River facts

The longest-running gauge on this river is Atascosa River at Whitsett, TX. The highest level ever recorded there was 41.30 ft on 23 September 1967, carrying 121,000 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1919 (96 annual peaks). It is currently at 0.94 ft, 40.4 ft below that record.

Drains 1,171 sq mi · gauge elevation 159 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Atascosa River at Whitsett, TXNo flooding0.94 ft20 ft
Atascosa River at FM 476 near Pleasanton, TXNo flood stage defined13.18 ft
Atascosa River near McCoy, TXNo flood stage defined4.58 ft
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.