Rivers in Texas
Little Blanco River at FM32 near Fischer
Below flood stage
2.72ftStage
Observed Wed, Sep 23, 6:00 AM CDT
- Flood stage
- 12.00 ft
- Record crest
- 16.72 ft2021
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 25.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 17.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 12.00 ft |
| Action | 8.00 ft |
- 30.00 ftWater is to the top of the staff gauge located on the USGS gauge shelter. This level is also to floor of the equipment located in the shelter.
- 25.00 ftWater is in or surrounding many structures along the river and in the flood plain.
- 20.00 ftWater reaches the bottom of staff gauge located on the USGS gauge shelter.
- 18.00 ftWater is flowing across FM 32 roadway.
- 17.00 ftSecondary roadways could be cut off and lowest structures and those structures closest to the river may begin to experience flooding.
- 16.00 ftBottom of FM 32 bridge.
- 12.00 ftLowest bridges and roadways along the river will begin to flood.
- 8.00 ftOverbank conditions may cut off livestock in low areas.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 5% |
| Moderate flooding | Under 5% |
| Major flooding | Under 5% |
The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued August 28, 2026.
Crest history
3 crests on NOAA’s list since 2016.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | October 14, 2021 | 16.72 ft |
| 2 | May 8, 2019 | 16.61 ft |
| 3 | May 31, 2016 | 11.35 ft |
Most recent crests
- October 14, 2021: 16.72 ft
- May 8, 2019: 16.61 ft
- May 31, 2016: 11.35 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
What this means
Forecasts by the West Gulf River Forecast Center. Forecasts are issued routinely year-round. 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.
Sources
Stage, flood stages, impacts and crest history from NOAA’s National Water Prediction Service. Streamflow and the daily record from the U.S. Geological Survey.