Rivers in Texas
Leon River at Gatesville
Below flood stage
2.49ftStage
Observed Wed, Sep 23, 4:45 PM CDT
- Flood stage
- 22.00 ft
- Record crest
- 35.00 ft1991
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 34.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 28.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 22.00 ft |
| Action | 20.00 ft |
- 35.00 ftMajor flooding will occur along the river near the us 84 bridge.
- 34.00 ftMajor overbank flooding is expected as banks broaden to a wide open floodplain.
- 31.00 ftModerate to major overbank flooding is expected through gatesville.
- 28.00 ftModerate overbank flooding will occur near the highway bridge.
- 25.00 ftMinor to moderate lowland flooding will occur near the river. Some low water crossings will become dangerous.
- 22.00 ftMinor lowland flooding will occur along the river.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 6% |
| 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
64 crests on NOAA’s list since 1908.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | December 21, 1991 | 35.00 ft |
| 2 | May 1, 1908 | 35.00 ft |
| 3 | October 4, 1959 | 34.14 ft |
| 4 | May 5, 2024 | 33.78 ft |
| 5 | October 10, 1961 | 32.63 ft |
| 6 | June 29, 2007 | 32.33 ft |
| 7 | May 13, 1957 | 31.60 ft |
| 8 | May 1, 1956 | 31.06 ft |
| 9 | February 24, 1997 | 31.04 ft |
| 10 | May 16, 1965 | 31.02 ft |
| 11 | October 6, 1959 | 30.75 ft |
| 12 | November 8, 1965 | 30.50 ft |
| 13 | October 17, 2018 | 29.94 ft |
| 14 | March 16, 1998 | 29.14 ft |
| 15 | May 23, 2024 | 29.04 ft |
| 16 | May 5, 1990 | 28.63 ft |
| 17 | May 31, 2015 | 28.57 ft |
| 18 | June 8, 2016 | 28.52 ft |
| 19 | January 29, 2010 | 28.42 ft |
| 20 | October 31, 1974 | 28.42 ft |
| 21 | June 12, 2025 | 28.26 ft |
| 22 | May 19, 1955 | 28.10 ft |
| 23 | July 4, 1976 | 27.81 ft |
| 24 | June 16, 1981 | 27.77 ft |
| 25 | June 17, 2016 | 27.72 ft |
Most recent crests
- July 13, 2025: 25.81 ft
- June 12, 2025: 28.26 ft
- May 23, 2024: 29.04 ft
- May 5, 2024: 33.78 ft
- May 29, 2021: 22.96 ft
- March 20, 2020: 22.74 ft
- October 17, 2018: 29.94 ft
- June 17, 2016: 27.72 ft
- June 8, 2016: 28.52 ft
- April 18, 2016: 25.53 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.