Guadalupe River at Comfort
Texas — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Kendall County, Texas on the Guadalupe River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 08167000, 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
28 ft
Moderate Flood
26 ft
Minor Flood
21 ft
Action Stage
10 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
39 ft
Disastrous life threatening flooding is over a mile across in some areas, flooding many homes below Kerrville to Canyon Lake, some to the roof. Large areas of the flood plain are cut off drowning hundreds of cattle. Most roads and bridges near the river flood and are extremely dangerous to motorists, cutting off residents in some areas until the water recedes.
35 ft
Disastrous flooding damages many homes above Center Point to below Comfort. Roads, bridges, and crossings are extremely dangerous to motorists entering the Guadalupe River channel. Residents of flood prone areas below Kerrville to below Comfort should prepare to evacuate as emergency officials assess the threat.
31 ft
Numerous homes flood above Center Point to near Comfort. Most roads and bridges near the river flood. Flow approaches homes in the western part of Comfort and additional runoff down Cypress Creek floods them. Major lowland flooding cuts livestock off in the flood plain, potentially drowning them.
28 ft
Major flooding reaches the lowest residences above Center Point to near Comfort. Numerous secondary and primary roads are flooded making low bridges and crossings extremely dangerous. Water approaches a mobile home park in Center Point. As the Guadalupe River backs up Cypress Creek in the west part of Comfort, additional flow in Cypress creek floods homes.
26 ft
Moderate flooding in the Guadalupe River backs up Cypress Creek in the west edge of Comfort and additional heavy runoff down Cypress Creek floods the lowest homes. Low roads, bridges, and crossings over the Guadalupe River are very dangerous.
25 ft
Minor lowland flooding exceeds the banks into lowest areas of the flood plain. Lowest roads and bridges flood and are dangerous to motorists. As flow backs up Cypress Creek, additional flooding down the creek can flood homes in the west part of Comfort.
23 ft
Minor lowland flooding exceeds the banks into lowest areas of the flood plain with little damage except flooded roads and low bridges. Motorists should enter crossings over the Guadalupe River with care.
21 ft
Minor lowland flooding covers low areas of the flood plain flooding lowest roads and bridges. Motorists should enter crossings over the Guadalupe River with care.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 1869 | 42.3 ft | — |
| Jun 30, 1869 | 42.3 ft | — |
| Aug 1, 1978 | 40.9 ft | 240,000 cfs |
| Aug 1, 1978 | 40.9 ft | 240,000 cfs |
| Jun 13, 1935 | 36.9 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
COMT2
River
Guadalupe River
County
Kendall, TX
Coordinates
29.9652°N, 98.8972°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Guadalupe River at Comfort?
The Guadalupe River at Comfort gauge is maintained by USGS (site 08167000) 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 Guadalupe River at Comfort?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Guadalupe River at Comfort is 21 feet. Action stage begins at 10 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 26 feet, and major flooding at 28 feet.
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Where is the Guadalupe River at Comfort gauge located?
The gauge is located in Kendall County, Texas at coordinates 29.9652°N, 98.8972°W. USGS site number: 08167000. 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.