RIVER GAUGE · BLANCO RIVER
Blanco River at Fischer Store Rd near Fischer
Hays County, Texas
Water level3.33 ft
Flow8 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:15 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action12 ft
Minor flood17 ft
Moderate flood23 ft
Major flood38 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 50 ft
Top of staff gauge located on USGS shelter. Water several feet over bridge.
- 45 ft
Top of gaurdrail on brige approach at USGS gauge shelter.
- 43 ft
Top of FM32 bridge.
- 41 ft
Bridge floor. Bottom of staff gauge on USGS gauge shelter.
- 38 ft
Water begins to enter highest homes along the river bank.
- 23 ft
Lowest homes are threatened. Water begins to cut off secondary roadways near the river.
- 17 ft
Roadways and low bridges along the river are flooded. Vehicles cannot pass. Livestock can be stranded.
- 12 ft
Overbank conditions may cut off livestock in low areas.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| May 7, 2019 | 20.38 ft | 23,600 cfs |
| Oct 13, 2021 | 14.02 ft | 9,210 cfs |
| May 24, 2020 | 11.72 ft | 5,740 cfs |
More on Blanco River
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DownstreamBlanco River at Wimberley
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