RIVER GAUGE · DRY DEVILS RIVER
Dry Devils River near Comstock
Val Verde County, Texas
Water level0.84 ft
Flow—
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:15 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action5 ft4,698 cfs
Minor flood5 ft4,698 cfs
Moderate flood8 ft16,850 cfs
Major flood12 ft47,394 cfs
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 12 ft
(3.7 meters), Major flooding is very dangerous for livestock in the flood plain. Recreationists downstream on the Devils River near Paffords Crossing to Lake Amistad should move away from the flood plain.
- 8 ft
(2.4 meters), Moderate lowland flooding cuts off and potentially drowns livestock in low areas of the flood plain. Torrential flow can wash campers, autos and gear downstream near and below Paffords Crossing.
- 5 ft
(1.5 meters), Minor lowland flooding extends into low areas of the flood plain with little impact.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 13, 1986 | 10.3 ft | — |
| Sep 29, 1989 | 8.81 ft | — |
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