Is the San Bernard River flooding?

Texas · 3 gauges · Texas river levels

The San Bernard 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 San Bernard 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 7 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 San Bernard River near Boling, TX. The highest level ever recorded there was 43.79 ft on 31 August 2017, carrying 54,500 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1913 (73 annual peaks). It is currently at 2.88 ft, 40.9 ft below that record.

Drains 727 sq mi · gauge elevation 31 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
San Bernard River near Boling, TXNo flooding2.88 ft18 ft
San Bernard River near Chesterville, TXNo flood stage defined154.08 ft
San Bernard River at FM 521 near Cedar Lane, TXNo flood stage defined0.99 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.