Rivers in Texas
Colorado River (TX) near San Saba
Below flood stage
1.99ftStage
Observed Tue, Sep 29, 7:35 PM CDT
- Flood stage
- 30.00 ft
- Record crest
- 62.24 ft1938
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 38.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 34.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 30.00 ft |
| Action | 25.00 ft |
- 38.00 ftMajor flooding will occur. Roads and low water crossings will be flooded and impassible.
- 34.00 ftModerate flooding will occur. Secondary roads and low water crossings will be flooded and impassible
- 30.00 ftMinor lowland flooding will occur. Secondary roads and low water crossings will be flooded.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, October to December
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 7% |
| Moderate flooding | Under 5% |
| Major flooding | Under 5% |
The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued September 28, 2026.
Crest history
20 crests on NOAA’s list since 1900.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | July 23, 1938 | 62.24 ft |
| 2 | September 25, 1900 | 58.40 ft |
| 3 | September 21, 1936 | 56.70 ft |
| 4 | October 1, 1936 | 45.90 ft |
| 5 | July 5, 2025 | 41.92 ft |
| 6 | May 19, 1935 | 41.00 ft |
| 7 | October 17, 1930 | 39.90 ft |
| 8 | September 11, 1952 | 38.36 ft |
| 9 | May 14, 1957 | 37.34 ft |
| 10 | November 4, 2000 | 35.06 ft |
| 11 | June 23, 1997 | 34.48 ft |
| 12 | May 19, 1955 | 34.05 ft |
| 13 | May 3, 1956 | 32.75 ft |
| 14 | October 17, 2018 | 32.39 ft |
| 15 | December 21, 1991 | 31.60 ft |
| 16 | October 14, 1973 | 31.35 ft |
| 17 | April 29, 1990 | 31.14 ft |
| 18 | July 14, 2025 | 30.91 ft |
| 19 | October 5, 1969 | 30.56 ft |
| 20 | May 17, 1965 | 29.30 ft |
Most recent crests
- July 14, 2025: 30.91 ft
- July 5, 2025: 41.92 ft
- October 17, 2018: 32.39 ft
- November 4, 2000: 35.06 ft
- June 23, 1997: 34.48 ft
- December 21, 1991: 31.60 ft
- April 29, 1990: 31.14 ft
- October 14, 1973: 31.35 ft
- October 5, 1969: 30.56 ft
- May 17, 1965: 29.30 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
What this means
Forecasts by the West Gulf River Forecast Center. Forecasts are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available. 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.