Is the Colorado River flooding?
The Colorado River is tracked by 17 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 Colorado River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. Right now, every gauge on the Colorado River is below flood stage. Gauges without a published flood stage show water level and flow only. For nearby rivers, see all Texas river levels.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado River at Colorado City, TX | No flooding | 3.46 ft | 15 ft | |
| Colorado River above Silver, TX | No flooding | 2.23 ft | 15 ft | |
| Colorado River at Robert Lee, TX | No flooding | 0.83 ft | 33 ft | |
| Colorado River near Ballinger, TX | No flooding | 4.04 ft | 18 ft | |
| Colorado River near Stacy, TX | No flooding | 4.10 ft | 40 ft | |
| Colorado River near San Saba, TX | No flooding | 2.54 ft | 30 ft | |
| Colorado River at Austin, TX | No flooding | 12.33 ft | 33 ft | |
| Colorado River at Bastrop, TX | No flooding | 8.15 ft | 23 ft | |
| Colorado River at Smithville, TX | No flooding | 5.83 ft | 20 ft | |
| Colorado River above La Grange, TX | No flooding | 9.54 ft | 26 ft | |
| Colorado River at Columbus, TX | No flooding | 14.90 ft | 34 ft | |
| Colorado River at Wharton, TX | No flooding | 15.43 ft | 39 ft | |
| Colorado River near Bay City, TX | No flooding | 9.12 ft | 44 ft | |
| Colorado River near Cuthbert, TX | No current data | — | — | — |
| Colorado River at Winchell, TX | No current data | — | 26 ft | — |
| Colorado River near Gail, TX | No flood stage defined | 0.24 ft | — | |
| Colorado River at Hwy 350 near Ira, TX | No flood stage defined | 7.43 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.