Rivers in Texas
Blanco River at Blanco
Below flood stage
12.42ftStage
Observed Tue, Sep 22, 7:00 AM CDT
- Flood stage
- 18.00 ft
- Forecast crest
- 12.40 ftTue, Sep 22, 8:00 AM CDT
- Record crest
- 18.36 ft2019
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 30.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 24.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 18.00 ft |
| Action | 14.00 ft |
- 21.00 ftPark Road 23 will be flooded.
- 18.00 ftPicnic tables and parking areas closest to the river begin to experience flooding.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | Under 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
2 crests on NOAA’s list since 2016.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 8, 2019 | 18.36 ft |
| 2 | June 2, 2016 | 14.09 ft |
Most recent crests
- May 8, 2019: 18.36 ft
- June 2, 2016: 14.09 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.