Comal River at New Braunfels
Texas — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Comal County, Texas on the Comal River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 08169000, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
23 ft
Moderate Flood
15 ft
Minor Flood
11 ft
Action Stage
9 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
36 ft
Life threatening flooding. Tens of homes destroyed, hundreds severely damaged in New Braunfels to below Seguin. Turbulent flow is hundreds of yards wide, trapping residents in homes and autos. Roads, streets and bridges flood rapidly to severe levels.
33 ft
Disastrous flooding is life threatening. Flow is well into residential areas and can trap people in their homes. Roads and streets are severely flooded and extremely dangerous.
30 ft
Flooding is life threatening. Several homes are flooded in the Comal River flood plain. Lowest businesses flood near San Antonio Street. Many people are cut off as numerous streets and roads flood and are extremely dangerous.
26 ft
Major flooding reaches lowest residences in New Braunfels. Numerous streets and bridges are flooded and very dangerous. Businesses near San Antonio Street flood.
23 ft
Major flooding impacts the tube chute at Prince Solms Park and floods the lower deck of a restuarant downstream. Residences are threatened downstream and upstream. Numerous roads, streets and bridges are very dangerous.
19 ft
Moderate flooding threatens lowest businesses in the vicinity of San Antonio Street. Numerous secondary roads and streets in the Comal River flood plain are flooded in New Braunfels.
15 ft
Moderate lowland flooding closes many secondary roads and streets making them and low bridges dangerous to motorists. The tube chute at Prince Solms Park is flooded to the walkway across the low dam.
11 ft
Minor lowland flooding extends into low areas near the tube chute at Prince Solms Park above San Antonio Street and low areas of the flood plain.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 16, 1998 | 39.28 ft | 73,500 cfs |
| Oct 16, 1998 | 39.28 ft | 73,500 cfs |
| Oct 16, 1870 | 37.65 ft | — |
| Oct 16, 1870 | 37.65 ft | — |
| Jul 7, 1869 | 36.91 ft | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Comal River at New Braunfels?
The Comal River at New Braunfels gauge is maintained by USGS (site 08169000) 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 Comal River at New Braunfels?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Comal River at New Braunfels is 11 feet. Action stage begins at 9 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 15 feet, and major flooding at 23 feet.
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Where is the Comal River at New Braunfels gauge located?
The gauge is located in Comal County, Texas at coordinates 29.7058°N, 98.1222°W. USGS site number: 08169000. 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.