Rivers in Texas
Lampasas River near Kempner
Below flood stage
1.25ftStage
Observed Mon, Sep 21, 9:30 PM UTC
- Flood stage
- 18.00 ft
- Record crest
- 45.00 ft1873
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 33.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 26.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 18.00 ft |
| Action | 16.00 ft |
- 45.00 ftWidespread and significant major flooding is expected along the river. The Highway 190 brdige will be submerged, and dangerous flooding will impact the nearby RV park as well as multiple roads upstream and downstream of the gage.
- 38.00 ftSignificant major flooding is expected along the river. The RV park near the gage will sustain significant flooding, and Highway 190 will begin to flood near the bridge. Dangerous flooding will impact FM 3170 and CR 4530 downstream of the gage. Many roadways upstream of the gage will also flood.
- 35.00 ftMajor flooding is expected along the river. The RV park near the river will flood, and the cabins near the river will have multiple feet of water in them. Dangerous flooding is expected downstream along FM 3170 and CR 4530. The slough upstream of the gage will be flooded as well as several low water crossings nearby.
- 33.00 ftMajor flooding is expected. Cabins near the river at the RV park will have several feet of water in them. FM 3170 downstream of the gage will have several feet of water across it at multiple low water crossings and near the bluff overlook. The slough upstream of the gage will be flooded, as well as several low water crossings nearby.
- 32.00 ftModerate flooding is expected along the river. Cabins near the river at the RV park will be flooded. FM 3170 downstream of the gage will have several feet of water across it at multiple low water crossings and near the bluff overlook. The slough upstream of the gage will flood.
- 30.00 ftModerate flooding is expected along the river. Cabins near the river at the RV park will begin to flood. FM 3170 downstream of the gage will have several feet of water across it at multiple low water crossings and near the bluff overlook. The slough upstream of the gage will also flood.
- 26.00 ftModerate flooding along the river is expected. FM 3170 downstream of the gage will flood at a few low water crossings. CR 4530 will also flood in a few areas.
- 18.00 ftMinor flooding is expected along the river.
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
39 crests on NOAA’s list since 1873.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | September 1, 1873 | 45.00 ft |
| 2 | May 13, 1957 | 37.00 ft |
| 3 | December 20, 1991 | 35.00 ft |
| 4 | December 20, 1991 | 35.00 ft |
| 5 | October 4, 1959 | 34.00 ft |
| 6 | July 13, 2025 | 33.21 ft |
| 7 | May 16, 1965 | 32.98 ft |
| 8 | May 5, 2024 | 32.67 ft |
| 9 | March 16, 1998 | 30.59 ft |
| 10 | June 28, 2007 | 28.57 ft |
| 11 | March 30, 2007 | 26.88 ft |
| 12 | February 20, 1997 | 26.29 ft |
| 13 | July 4, 2007 | 24.76 ft |
| 14 | June 3, 1986 | 21.97 ft |
| 15 | June 6, 1985 | 21.59 ft |
| 16 | May 17, 2024 | 21.09 ft |
| 17 | April 28, 2009 | 20.45 ft |
| 18 | February 4, 1992 | 20.28 ft |
| 19 | June 16, 1981 | 20.11 ft |
| 20 | November 17, 2004 | 20.06 ft |
| 21 | May 24, 2024 | 19.95 ft |
| 22 | October 16, 2018 | 19.81 ft |
| 23 | May 3, 1990 | 19.71 ft |
| 24 | October 19, 1985 | 19.70 ft |
| 25 | January 29, 2010 | 19.03 ft |
Most recent crests
- July 13, 2025: 33.21 ft
- May 24, 2024: 19.95 ft
- May 17, 2024: 21.09 ft
- May 5, 2024: 32.67 ft
- October 16, 2018: 19.81 ft
- January 29, 2010: 18.87 ft
- January 29, 2010: 19.03 ft
- April 28, 2009: 20.45 ft
- July 5, 2007: 18.13 ft
- July 4, 2007: 24.76 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.