Guadalupe River at Kerrville
Texas — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Kerr County, Texas on the Guadalupe River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 08166200, 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
20 ft
Moderate Flood
12 ft
Minor Flood
9 ft
Action Stage
7 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
35 ft
Major flooding inundates many lowest homes and businesses in Kerrville. Lowest homes and mobile homes flood above Center Point to near Comfort. Secondary and primary roads and bridges in the flood plain are extremely dangerous. Near the USGS 1:100 year flood level.
32 ft
Disastrous flooding of lowest homes and businesses in Kerrville. Numerous homes and mobile homes flood downstream above Center Point to near Comfort. Above the USGS 1:50 year flood level.
28 ft
Flow is near the level of the July 17, 1987 "Bus Tragedy" flood. Major flooding inundates lowest homes and businesses in Kerrville. Numerous homes and mobile home parks flood above Center Point to near Comfort. Near the USGS 1:50 year flood level.
26 ft
Flow reaches the parking lot of a park just below the UGRA Dam on the left bank. Several lowest homes and buildings in Kerrville begin flooding. Flow exceeds the USGS 1:25 year flood level.
24 ft
Flow is near the USGS 1:25 year flood level. Flooding is life threatening from the headwaters to below Comfort. Lowest homes above Center Point to below Comfort flood.
20 ft
Major flooding threatens structures near the river in Kerrville and evacuations are probable below Kerrville.
17 ft
Flow reaches the first floor of a resort and restuarant upstream left bank. Near the USGS 1:10 year flood.
13 ft
Flow is over the left bank. Secondary and primary roads and bridges are flooded. The swimming pool and tennis court in a resort and restuarant upstream left bank flood. Flow is near the USGS 1:5 year flood level.
9 ft
Flow is over the right bank with no significant damage.
7 ft
Flow is over the right bank.
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 1, 1932 | 39 ft | 196,000 cfs |
| Jul 1, 1932 | 39 ft | 196,000 cfs |
| Jul 16, 1987 | 37.72 ft | 141,000 cfs |
| Jul 16, 1987 | 37.72 ft | 141,000 cfs |
| Jul 4, 2025 | 37.51 ft | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Guadalupe River at Kerrville?
The Guadalupe River at Kerrville gauge is maintained by USGS (site 08166200) 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 Kerrville?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Guadalupe River at Kerrville is 9 feet. Action stage begins at 7 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 12 feet, and major flooding at 20 feet.
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Where is the Guadalupe River at Kerrville gauge located?
The gauge is located in Kerr County, Texas at coordinates 30.0531°N, 99.1631°W. USGS site number: 08166200. 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.