Rivers in Texas
San Saba River at San Saba
Below flood stage
2.78ftStage
Observed Tue, Sep 22, 2:10 PM CDT
- Flood stage
- 24.00 ft
- Record crest
- 42.10 ft1922
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 31.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 27.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 24.00 ft |
| Action | 20.00 ft |
- 31.00 ftMajor flooding will occur. Roads and low water crossings will be flooded.
- 27.00 ftModerate lowland flooding will occur. Secondary roads and low water crossings will be flooded.
- 24.00 ftMinor lowland flooding will occur.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 12% |
| Moderate flooding | 9% |
| Major flooding | Under 5% |
The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued August 28, 2026.
Crest history
38 crests on NOAA’s list since 1899.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | April 26, 1922 | 42.10 ft |
| 2 | July 23, 1938 | 39.30 ft |
| 3 | June 6, 1899 | 36.70 ft |
| 4 | July 5, 2025 | 34.28 ft |
| 5 | September 13, 1952 | 31.00 ft |
| 6 | July 13, 2025 | 30.84 ft |
| 7 | November 4, 2000 | 29.72 ft |
| 8 | September 18, 1990 | 29.49 ft |
| 9 | September 9, 1980 | 29.31 ft |
| 10 | September 18, 1974 | 29.28 ft |
| 11 | December 31, 1984 | 29.11 ft |
| 12 | October 14, 1973 | 29.04 ft |
| 13 | December 20, 1991 | 28.88 ft |
| 14 | October 5, 1969 | 28.85 ft |
| 15 | July 17, 1990 | 28.76 ft |
| 16 | October 14, 1957 | 28.76 ft |
| 17 | May 19, 1955 | 28.73 ft |
| 18 | May 2, 1956 | 28.55 ft |
| 19 | October 16, 2018 | 28.54 ft |
| 20 | August 29, 1974 | 28.43 ft |
| 21 | August 3, 1978 | 28.38 ft |
| 22 | September 24, 1971 | 28.36 ft |
| 23 | April 30, 1956 | 28.33 ft |
| 24 | May 13, 1957 | 28.23 ft |
| 25 | July 26, 1971 | 28.11 ft |
Most recent crests
- July 19, 2026: 26.70 ft
- July 13, 2025: 30.84 ft
- July 5, 2025: 34.28 ft
- May 23, 2021: 24.49 ft
- May 10, 2019: 26.80 ft
- October 16, 2018: 28.54 ft
- November 18, 2004: 27.93 ft
- November 4, 2000: 29.72 ft
- December 20, 1991: 28.88 ft
- September 18, 1990: 29.49 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.