San Saba River at Menard

1. 26.00 ftMajor flooding will occur. Water will enter buildings adjacent to the river in the Menard Business District. Roads and low water crossings will be flooded. Water will begin to flow over Highway 83 bridge.
2. 22.00 ftModerate flooding will occur. Structures in the Menard Business District may become flooded along the river. Secondary roads and low water crossings will be flooded.
3. 18.00 ftMinor flooding will occur. Water will begin to reach the Menard Business District. The city park will be flooded. Water will begin to encroach on the Menard County RV Park.
4. 8.00 ftThe Menard City Park will be inundated.
5. 5.00 ftThe Decker Street low water crossing just downstream of the gage will be flooded.

Chance of flooding, September to November

The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued August 28, 2026.

Most recent crests

• November 3, 2000: 18.00 ft
• June 7, 1992: 13.03 ft
• September 17, 1990: 19.34 ft
• August 5, 1990: 14.49 ft
• July 23, 1990: 14.06 ft
• July 15, 1990: 19.72 ft
• September 8, 1980: 21.00 ft
• August 2, 1978: 17.36 ft
• April 15, 1977: 14.74 ft
• September 17, 1974: 19.82 ft

• DownstreamSan Saba River at Brady
• North Llano River at Junction
• West Central Texas Lakes at Brady Creek Reservoir
• Llano River at Junction
• Brady Creek at Brady
• West Central Texas Lakes at O.H. Ivie Reservoir
• Colorado River (TX) at Stacy
• Concho River at Paint Rock

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.

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.