Major Flood
39 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
31 ft
Minor Flood
27 ft
Action Stage
22 ft
What Floods at Each Level
39 ft
Water is well into the floodplain. No impacts to roads or structures. Cattle and farm equipment should have been removed from the floodplain or face the threat of being cut off or lost.
31 ft
Flooding spreads across the wide flood plain upstream and downstream. No structures are threatened. Livestock and farm equipment will need to removed from the floodplain.
27 ft
Minor flooding of farmland occurs in lowest portions of the floodplain.
22 ft
No flooding impacts are expected, but property owners and ranchers should monitor flows for additional rises.
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 21, 2016 | 47.6 ft | 22,500 cfs |
| Jun 5, 2016 | 38.69 ft | 15,520 cfs |
| Jul 9, 2021 | 38.56 ft | 13,316 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
SRRT2
River
San Antonio River
County
Karnes, TX
Coordinates
28.8486°N, 97.7369°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of San Antonio River at SH 72 near Runge?
The San Antonio River at SH 72 near Runge gauge is maintained by USGS (site 08188060) 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 San Antonio River at SH 72 near Runge?
The NWS-defined flood stage for San Antonio River at SH 72 near Runge is 27 feet. Action stage begins at 22 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 31 feet, and major flooding at 39 feet.
How do I get alerts when San Antonio River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add San Antonio River at SH 72 near Runge 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 San Antonio River at SH 72 near Runge gauge located?
The gauge is located in Karnes County, Texas at coordinates 28.8486°N, 97.7369°W. USGS site number: 08188060. 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.