Is the San Saba River flooding?

Texas · 4 gauges · Texas river levels

The San Saba River is tracked by 4 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 Saba River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 2 of 4 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 Saba River at San Saba, TX. The highest level ever recorded there was 39.30 ft on 23 July 1938, carrying 203,000 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1916 (107 annual peaks). It is currently at 2.83 ft, 36.5 ft below that record.

Drains 3,046 sq mi · gauge elevation 1,162 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
San Saba River at Menard, TXNo flooding2.83 ft18 ft
San Saba River at San Saba, TXNo flooding2.83 ft24 ft
San Saba River near Brady, TXNo current data18 ft
San Saba River at FM 864 near Fort McKavett, TXNo flood stage defined4.64 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.