Guadalupe River near Spring Branch
Texas — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Comal County, Texas on the Guadalupe River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 08167500, 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
39 ft
Moderate Flood
36 ft
Minor Flood
30 ft
Action Stage
25 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
45 ft
Major flooding rises to the USGS gauge house at FM 311. Several homes are cut off above Spring Branch and two homes flood. Approaches to the Highway 281 bridge flood closing the highway. Picnic facilities at Guadalupe River State Park are flooded. Parks and facilities downstream at Canyon Lake are inundated.
43 ft
Major flooding reaches several lowest homes below Comfort to Canyon Lake. Numerous roads and bridges are flooded and dangerous. Lowest facilities in Guadalupe State Park are severely damaged. Parks, docks and roads around Canyon Lake are flooded and damaged.
39 ft
Major flooding reaches secondary roads and low bridges near the river making them extremely dangerous to motorists. The lowest residences flood from Kendall County to Canyon Lake. Picnic and camping facilities in Guadalupe River State Park upstream are severely flooded. Roads, marinas, and many parks and facilities at Canyon Lake flood.
36 ft
Moderate lowland flooding reaches secondary roads and low bridges in the flood plain. Recreationists should evacuate the river banks because of dangerous turbulent flow. Low sections of Guadalupe River State Park have tables, trash cans, and equiment damaged. Lowest homes in Kendall County to Canyon Lake flood.
30 ft
Minor lowland flooding rises into the flood plain at Guadalupe River State Park damaging tables, trash cans and camping equipment. Swimming and any recreation in the river is extremely dangerous with turbulence, trees and trash in the water.
28 ft
Minor lowland flooding extends into lowest areas of Guadalupe River State Park. Swimming, tubing, and canoeing above Guadalupe River State Park to Canyon Lake is dangerous except with commercial outfitters.
25 ft
Flow extends over lowest sections of banks. Turbulent flow is very dangerous to tubers and swimmers above Guadalupe River State Park except with commercial outfitters.
23 ft
Turbulent flow makes swimming and tubing dangerous above Guadalupe River State Park to Canyon Lake. Lowest areas of Guadalupe River State Park are flooded.
19 ft
Turbulent flow makes swimming and tubing dangerous above Guadalupe River State Park to Canyon Lake.
15 ft
The Guadalupe river is dangerous to swimmers, tubers and canoeists above Guadalupe River State Park to Canyon Lake, except with commercial outfitters.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 2, 1869 | 53 ft | — |
| Aug 2, 1869 | 53 ft | — |
| Jun 30, 1900 | 49 ft | — |
| Jun 30, 1900 | 49 ft | — |
| Aug 2, 1978 | 45.25 ft | 160,000 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Guadalupe River near Spring Branch?
The Guadalupe River near Spring Branch gauge is maintained by USGS (site 08167500) 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 near Spring Branch?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Guadalupe River near Spring Branch is 30 feet. Action stage begins at 25 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 36 feet, and major flooding at 39 feet.
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Where is the Guadalupe River near Spring Branch gauge located?
The gauge is located in Comal County, Texas at coordinates 29.8603°N, 98.3833°W. USGS site number: 08167500. 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.