Rivers in Texas
San Saba River near Brady
Below flood stage
2.17ftStage
Observed Sun, Sep 20, 1:00 PM CDT
- Flood stage
- 18.00 ft
- Record crest
- 30.53 ft2025
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 28.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 23.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 18.00 ft |
| Action | 16.00 ft |
- 28.00 ftMajor lowland flooding will occur. No access to the picnic area at rest stop on US HWY 87. Utility pole at the rest area are partially inundated and possibly damaged.
- 23.00 ftModerate lowland flooding will occur. Picnic area at rest stop on US HWY 87 will be inundated.
- 18.00 ftMinor lowland flooding will occur. Picnic area at rest stop off of US HWY 87 will begin 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
12 crests on NOAA’s list since 1930.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | July 4, 2025 | 30.53 ft |
| 2 | July 23, 1938 | 29.10 ft |
| 3 | October 6, 1930 | 25.90 ft |
| 4 | September 8, 1980 | 25.50 ft |
| 5 | September 10, 1952 | 24.80 ft |
| 6 | May 18, 1955 | 22.40 ft |
| 7 | July 16, 1990 | 21.64 ft |
| 8 | September 18, 1990 | 20.99 ft |
| 9 | November 3, 2000 | 20.10 ft |
| 10 | July 26, 1981 | 19.80 ft |
| 11 | December 31, 1984 | 18.13 ft |
| 12 | April 27, 1941 | 16.81 ft |
Most recent crests
- July 4, 2025: 30.53 ft
- November 3, 2000: 20.10 ft
- September 18, 1990: 20.99 ft
- July 16, 1990: 21.64 ft
- December 31, 1984: 18.13 ft
- July 26, 1981: 19.80 ft
- September 8, 1980: 25.50 ft
- May 18, 1955: 22.40 ft
- September 10, 1952: 24.80 ft
- April 27, 1941: 16.81 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.