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Guadalupe River near Spring Branch

No flooding

USGS 08167500 · NWS SRGT2 · Comal County

287cfs

USGS · 5:00 PM CST

Gage height

3.14 ft

Share of river inflow

100%

Streamflow · past 7 days

172327482Nov 7Nov 11Nov 14
Streamflow, past 7 days, latest 287 cfs, peak 500 cfs on Nov 11, 5 AM (60 of 671 readings, evenly spaced, first and latest included)
TimeFlow (cfs)
Nov 7, 5 PM105
Nov 7, 8 PM105
Nov 7, 11 PM113
Nov 8, 2 AM111
Nov 8, 4 AM111
Nov 8, 7 AM115
Nov 8, 10 AM120
Nov 8, 1 PM120
Nov 8, 4 PM125
Nov 8, 7 PM125
Nov 8, 10 PM125
Nov 9, 12 AM127
Nov 9, 3 AM129
Nov 9, 6 AM135
Nov 9, 9 AM137
Nov 9, 12 PM149
Nov 9, 3 PM160
Nov 9, 5 PM178
Nov 9, 8 PM249
Nov 9, 11 PM332
Nov 10, 2 AM366
Nov 10, 5 AM394
Nov 10, 8 AM394
Nov 10, 10 AM394
Nov 10, 1 PM386
Nov 10, 4 PM402
Nov 10, 7 PM427
Nov 10, 10 PM454
Nov 11, 1 AM467
Nov 11, 3 AM481
Nov 11, 6 AM491
Nov 11, 9 AM491
Nov 11, 12 PM486
Nov 11, 3 PM472
Nov 11, 6 PM458
Nov 11, 8 PM449
Nov 11, 11 PM449
Nov 12, 2 AM445
Nov 12, 5 AM436
Nov 12, 8 AM427
Nov 12, 11 AM419
Nov 12, 2 PM410
Nov 12, 4 PM394
Nov 12, 7 PM382
Nov 12, 10 PM378
Nov 13, 1 AM366
Nov 13, 4 AM354
Nov 13, 7 AM343
Nov 13, 9 AM336
Nov 13, 12 PM336
Nov 13, 3 PM321
Nov 13, 6 PM321
Nov 13, 9 PM318
Nov 14, 12 AM318
Nov 14, 2 AM314
Nov 14, 5 AM304
Nov 14, 8 AM304
Nov 14, 11 AM293
Nov 14, 2 PM293
Nov 14, 5 PM287

15-minute readings · USGS · provisional

NWS flood stages

Major flood39.00 ftModerate flood36.00 ftMinor flood30.00 ftNear flood25.00 ft0.00 ftnow · 3.14 ft

now = USGS gage height · 5:00 PM CST

Forecasts are issued routinely year-round.

Historic crests

  • Aug 3, 186953.00 ft
  • Jul 1, 190049.00 ft
  • Aug 3, 197845.25 ft160,000 cfs
  • Jun 22, 199745.12 ft116,000 cfs
  • Jul 3, 200243.75 ft107,000 cfs
  • Jul 3, 193242.10 ft
  • Dec 21, 199138.00 ft79,300 cfs
  • Jul 17, 202636.75 ft

What floods at each stage

National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, lowest stage first.

15.00 ftThe Guadalupe river is dangerous to swimmers, tubers and canoeists above Guadalupe River State Park to Canyon Lake, except with commercial outfitters.›

The Guadalupe river is dangerous to swimmers, tubers and canoeists above Guadalupe River State Park to Canyon Lake, except with commercial outfitters.

19.00 ftTurbulent flow makes swimming and tubing dangerous above Guadalupe River State Park to Canyon Lake.›

Turbulent flow makes swimming and tubing dangerous above Guadalupe River State Park to Canyon Lake.

23.00 ftTurbulent flow makes swimming and tubing dangerous above Guadalupe River State Park to Canyon Lake. Lowest areas of Guadalupe River State Park are flooded.›

Turbulent flow makes swimming and tubing dangerous above Guadalupe River State Park to Canyon Lake. Lowest areas of Guadalupe River State Park are flooded.

25.00 ftFlow extends over lowest sections of banks. Turbulent flow is very dangerous to tubers and swimmers above Guadalupe River State Park except with commercial outfitters.›

Flow extends over lowest sections of banks. Turbulent flow is very dangerous to tubers and swimmers above Guadalupe River State Park except with commercial outfitters.

28.00 ftMinor lowland flooding extends into lowest areas of Guadalupe River State Park. Swimming, tubing, and canoeing above Guadalupe River State Park to Canyon Lake is dangerous except with commercial outfitters.›

Minor lowland flooding extends into lowest areas of Guadalupe River State Park. Swimming, tubing, and canoeing above Guadalupe River State Park to Canyon Lake is dangerous except with commercial outfitters.

30.00 ftMinor lowland flooding rises into the flood plain at Guadalupe River State Park damaging tables, trash cans and camping equipment. Swimming and any recreation in the river is extremely dangerous with turbulence, trees and trash in the water.›

Minor lowland flooding rises into the flood plain at Guadalupe River State Park damaging tables, trash cans and camping equipment. Swimming and any recreation in the river is extremely dangerous with turbulence, trees and trash in the water.

36.00 ftModerate lowland flooding reaches secondary roads and low bridges in the flood plain. Recreationists should evacuate the river banks because of dangerous turbulent flow. Low sections of Guadalupe River State Park have tables, trash cans, and equipment damaged. Lowest homes in Kendall County to Canyon Lake flood.›

Moderate lowland flooding reaches secondary roads and low bridges in the flood plain. Recreationists should evacuate the river banks because of dangerous turbulent flow. Low sections of Guadalupe River State Park have tables, trash cans, and equipment damaged. Lowest homes in Kendall County to Canyon Lake flood.

39.00 ftMajor flooding reaches secondary roads and low bridges near the river making them extremely dangerous to motorists. The lowest residences flood from Kendall County to Canyon Lake. Picnic and camping facilities in Guadalupe River State Park upstream are severely flooded. Roads, marinas, and many parks and facilities at Canyon Lake flood.›

Major flooding reaches secondary roads and low bridges near the river making them extremely dangerous to motorists. The lowest residences flood from Kendall County to Canyon Lake. Picnic and camping facilities in Guadalupe River State Park upstream are severely flooded. Roads, marinas, and many parks and facilities at Canyon Lake flood.

43.00 ftMajor flooding reaches several lowest homes below Comfort to Canyon Lake. Numerous roads and bridges are flooded and dangerous. Lowest facilities in Guadalupe State Park are severely damaged. Parks, docks and roads around Canyon Lake are flooded and damaged.›

Major flooding reaches several lowest homes below Comfort to Canyon Lake. Numerous roads and bridges are flooded and dangerous. Lowest facilities in Guadalupe State Park are severely damaged. Parks, docks and roads around Canyon Lake are flooded and damaged.

45.00 ftMajor flooding rises to the USGS gauge house at FM 311. Several homes are cut off above Spring Branch and two homes flood. Approaches to the Highway 281 bridge flood closing the highway. Picnic facilities at Guadalupe River State Park are flooded. Parks and facilities downstream at Canyon Lake are inundated.›

Major flooding rises to the USGS gauge house at FM 311. Several homes are cut off above Spring Branch and two homes flood. Approaches to the Highway 281 bridge flood closing the highway. Picnic facilities at Guadalupe River State Park are flooded. Parks and facilities downstream at Canyon Lake are inundated.