Is the Salado Creek flooding?

Texas · 5 gauges · Texas river levels

The Salado Creek is tracked by 5 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 Salado Creek is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 1 of 5 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 8 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 Salado Creek at Loop 13, San Antonio, TX. The highest level ever recorded there was 34.07 ft on 17 October 1998, carrying 48,800 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1960 (66 annual peaks). It is currently at 5.32 ft, 28.8 ft below that record.

Drains 189 sq mi · gauge elevation 527 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Salado Creek at Loop 13, San Antonio, TXNo flooding5.32 ft18 ft
Salado Creek at Loop 410, San Antonio, TXNo current data12 ft
Salado Creek at Salado, TXNo flood stage defined1.70 ft
Salado Creek at Wilderness Rd, San Antonio, TXNo flood stage defined0.03 ft
Salado Creek at Blanco Rd, San Antonio, TXNo flood stage defined2.30 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.