Major Flood
17 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
15 ft
Minor Flood
12 ft
Action Stage
10 ft
What Floods at Each Level
17 ft
Major flooding of crop and pastureland, traps livestock and can drown them. Secondary and primary roads and low bridges are flooded and dangerous.
15 ft
Moderate flooding reaches crop and pasture land near the river. Secondary and primary roads and low bridges flood.
12 ft
Minor lowland flooding reaches secondary and primary roads and low bridges.
10 ft
Overbank conditions. No significant impact.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 1893 | 35 ft | — |
| Jun 30, 1932 | 30 ft | — |
| Jun 22, 1997 | 25.09 ft | 100,000 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Frio River below Dry Frio near Uvalde?
The Frio River below Dry Frio near Uvalde gauge is maintained by USGS (site 08197500) 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 Frio River below Dry Frio near Uvalde?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Frio River below Dry Frio near Uvalde is 12 feet. Action stage begins at 10 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 15 feet, and major flooding at 17 feet.
How do I get alerts when Frio River rises?
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Where is the Frio River below Dry Frio near Uvalde gauge located?
The gauge is located in Uvalde County, Texas at coordinates 29.2456°N, 99.6742°W. USGS site number: 08197500. 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.