Major Flood
38 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
34 ft
Minor Flood
30 ft
Action Stage
25 ft
What Floods at Each Level
38 ft
Major flooding will occur. Roads and low water crossings will be flooded and impassible.
34 ft
Moderate flooding will occur. Secondary roads and low water crossings will be flooded and impassible
30 ft
Minor lowland flooding will occur. Secondary roads and low water crossings will be flooded.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 22, 1938 | 62.24 ft | 224,000 cfs |
| Sep 24, 1900 | 58.4 ft | 184,000 cfs |
| Sep 20, 1936 | 56.7 ft | 179,000 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
SNBT2
River
Colorado River (TX)
County
Lampasas, TX
Coordinates
31.2178°N, 98.5642°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Colorado River (TX) near San Saba?
The Colorado River (TX) near San Saba gauge is maintained by USGS (site 08147000) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Colorado River (TX) near San Saba?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Colorado River (TX) near San Saba is 30 feet. Action stage begins at 25 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 34 feet, and major flooding at 38 feet.
How do I get alerts when Colorado River (TX) rises?
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Where is the Colorado River (TX) near San Saba gauge located?
The gauge is located in Lampasas County, Texas at coordinates 31.2178°N, 98.5642°W. USGS site number: 08147000. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 24 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.