Major Flood
1069 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
1065 ft
Minor Flood
1064.2 ft
Action Stage
1064 ft
What Floods at Each Level
1076 ft
Top of dam structure.
1070 ft
Lowest homes around Medina Lake have several feet of water in them. Many homes flood downstream in Bexar County near Von Army and Lacoste.
1068 ft
The lowest homes aruond Medina Lake flood. Docks and facilities around the lake flood.
1064.5 ft
Boats are damaged and docks around Medina lake swamped if ties aren't loosened.
1064.2 ft
Flow passes through the emergency spillway. Lowest homes at the upper end of the lake are threatened.** Medina lake pool height referenced to mean sea level as of October 1, 2002. Users of historical data will need to decrease historical levels by 7.8 feet when comparing to current readings.
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 4, 2002 | 1082.42 ft | 322,300 cfs |
| May 28, 1987 | 1078.2 ft | — |
| Sep 15, 1919 | 1078 ft | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Medina River at Medina Lake?
The Medina River at Medina Lake gauge is maintained by USGS (site 08179500) 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 Medina River at Medina Lake?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Medina River at Medina Lake is 1064.2 feet. Action stage begins at 1064 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 1065 feet, and major flooding at 1069 feet.
How do I get alerts when Medina River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Medina River at Medina Lake to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Medina River at Medina Lake gauge located?
The gauge is located in Bandera County, Texas at coordinates 29.5400°N, 98.9336°W. USGS site number: 08179500. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Upstream: Medina River above Engligh Crossing near Pipe Creek
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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.