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Llano River at Llano

No flooding

USGS 08151500 · NWS LLAT2 · Llano County

1,812cfs

LCRA · 5:25 PM CST

Gage height

4.04 ft

Share of river inflow

87%

Streamflow · past 7 days

11k25k39kNov 7Nov 11Nov 14
Streamflow, past 7 days, latest 1,610 cfs, peak 39,600 cfs on Nov 10, 10 AM (60 of 404 readings, evenly spaced, first and latest included)
TimeFlow (cfs)
Nov 7, 5 PM341
Nov 7, 8 PM334
Nov 7, 10 PM337
Nov 8, 1 AM396
Nov 8, 4 AM396
Nov 8, 7 AM388
Nov 8, 10 AM422
Nov 8, 1 PM427
Nov 8, 4 PM447
Nov 8, 6 PM472
Nov 8, 9 PM535
Nov 9, 12 AM701
Nov 9, 3 AM760
Nov 9, 6 AM874
Nov 9, 9 AM1,230
Nov 9, 11 AM1,750
Nov 9, 2 PM1,980
Nov 9, 5 PM2,640
Nov 9, 8 PM3,480
Nov 9, 11 PM19,300
Nov 10, 2 AM22,600
Nov 10, 4 AM23,300
Nov 10, 7 AM33,700
Nov 10, 10 AM39,300
Nov 10, 1 PM37,400
Nov 10, 4 PM33,300
Nov 10, 7 PM29,200
Nov 10, 9 PM24,900
Nov 11, 12 AM20,500
Nov 11, 3 AM16,900
Nov 11, 6 AM13,700
Nov 11, 9 AM11,300
Nov 11, 12 PM9,440
Nov 11, 2 PM8,290
Nov 11, 5 PM6,890
Nov 11, 8 PM5,860
Nov 11, 11 PM5,070
Nov 12, 2 AM4,490
Nov 12, 5 AM3,940
Nov 12, 7 AM3,680
Nov 12, 10 AM3,290
Nov 12, 1 PM3,060
Nov 12, 4 PM2,840
Nov 12, 7 PM2,670
Nov 12, 10 PM2,530
Nov 13, 1 AM2,410
Nov 13, 3 AM2,280
Nov 13, 6 AM2,230
Nov 13, 9 AM2,120
Nov 13, 12 PM2,050
Nov 13, 3 PM1,980
Nov 13, 6 PM1,930
Nov 13, 9 PM1,870
Nov 13, 11 PM1,820
Nov 14, 2 AM1,770
Nov 14, 5 AM1,740
Nov 14, 8 AM1,690
Nov 14, 11 AM1,680
Nov 14, 2 PM1,620
Nov 14, 5 PM1,610

15-minute readings · USGS · provisional

NWS flood stages

Major flood23.00 ftModerate flood12.00 ftMinor flood10.00 ft0.00 ftnow · 4.04 ft

now = USGS gage height · 5:00 PM CST

Forecasts are issued routinely year-round.

Historic crests

  • Jun 14, 193541.50 ft380,000 cfs
  • Oct 16, 201840.14 ft278,000 cfs
  • Jun 23, 199739.10 ft260,000 cfs
  • Sep 10, 195232.60 ft232,000 cfs
  • Nov 4, 200028.65 ft
  • Jul 4, 202527.07 ft132,000 cfs
  • Nov 17, 200422.07 ft88,215 cfs
  • Feb 4, 199220.51 ft83,700 cfs

What floods at each stage

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

10.00 ftMinor lowland flooding can swamp boats in the lower Llano River in Kingsland.›

Minor lowland flooding can swamp boats in the lower Llano River in Kingsland.

12.00 ftModerate lowland flooding makes secondary roads and low bridges in the flood plain dangerous to motorists including the low water crossing of Ranch Road 3404/Slab Road near Kingsland. Equipment should be moved from low docks and boat ties loosened downstream in Kingsland.›

Moderate lowland flooding makes secondary roads and low bridges in the flood plain dangerous to motorists including the low water crossing of Ranch Road 3404/Slab Road near Kingsland. Equipment should be moved from low docks and boat ties loosened downstream in Kingsland.

16.00 ftModerate lowland flooding threatens docks and boats in the flood plain downstream in Kingsland. Secondary roads and bridges will be flooded and dangerous to motorists. Flow exceeds the USGS 1:2 year flood level.›

Moderate lowland flooding threatens docks and boats in the flood plain downstream in Kingsland. Secondary roads and bridges will be flooded and dangerous to motorists. Flow exceeds the USGS 1:2 year flood level.

20.00 ftFlow will be damaging to docks and boats downstream in Kingsland. The lowest secondary roads and bridges will be severely flooded and dangerous. Near the USGS 1:5 year flood level.›

Flow will be damaging to docks and boats downstream in Kingsland. The lowest secondary roads and bridges will be severely flooded and dangerous. Near the USGS 1:5 year flood level.

23.00 ftMajor lowland flooding makes primary and secondary roads and low bridges near the river and tributaries dangerous. Boats and docks are severely inundated downstream near and in Kingsland. Lowest resorts near the Llano River mouth in Kingsland flood.›

Major lowland flooding makes primary and secondary roads and low bridges near the river and tributaries dangerous. Boats and docks are severely inundated downstream near and in Kingsland. Lowest resorts near the Llano River mouth in Kingsland flood.

26.00 ftMajor flooding will threaten lowest homes from upstream near Castell to below Llano. Major damage will occur downsteam in Kingsland to boats and docks. Secondary and primary roads and bridges in the flood plain will be extremely dangerous to motorists. Lowest homes and businesses in the Highland Lakes below Kingsland will be flooded.›

Major flooding will threaten lowest homes from upstream near Castell to below Llano. Major damage will occur downsteam in Kingsland to boats and docks. Secondary and primary roads and bridges in the flood plain will be extremely dangerous to motorists. Lowest homes and businesses in the Highland Lakes below Kingsland will be flooded.

30.00 ftDisastrous flooding will reach lowest residences below Castell to below Llano. Flow will be to the slab of the city of Llano water treatment plant on the right bank just above Highway 16. Numerous resorts at Kingsland and in Lake LBJ will have severe flood damage. Boats, docks and facilities lining the lower Llano and Lake LBJ near Kingsland may be severely damaged or destroyed.›

Disastrous flooding will reach lowest residences below Castell to below Llano. Flow will be to the slab of the city of Llano water treatment plant on the right bank just above Highway 16. Numerous resorts at Kingsland and in Lake LBJ will have severe flood damage. Boats, docks and facilities lining the lower Llano and Lake LBJ near Kingsland may be severely damaged or destroyed.

32.00 ftDisastrous flooding well into the flood plain will cut off and potentially drown thousands of livestock. Homes, resorts, commercial buildings, boats, docks and marinas will flood disastrously above Castell to Marble Falls on Lake LBJ. Roads and bridges near the river will be severely flooded and dangerous to motorists. Exceeds the USGS 1:25 year flood.›

Disastrous flooding well into the flood plain will cut off and potentially drown thousands of livestock. Homes, resorts, commercial buildings, boats, docks and marinas will flood disastrously above Castell to Marble Falls on Lake LBJ. Roads and bridges near the river will be severely flooded and dangerous to motorists. Exceeds the USGS 1:25 year flood.

36.00 ftDisastrous life threatening flooding will damage numerous homes and businesses above Castell to Lake LBJ. Numerous resorts at and below Kingsland near the Llano River mouth will flood severely. Boats, docks and any gear that isn't removed from the river will be destroyed. Lower homes on Lake Travis flood severely. Flow exceeds the USGS 1:50 year flood level.›

Disastrous life threatening flooding will damage numerous homes and businesses above Castell to Lake LBJ. Numerous resorts at and below Kingsland near the Llano River mouth will flood severely. Boats, docks and any gear that isn't removed from the river will be destroyed. Lower homes on Lake Travis flood severely. Flow exceeds the USGS 1:50 year flood level.

38.00 ftRobinson City Park in Llano will flood. Many homes in Scotts Acres on south side of Llano will be severely damaged and lowest mobile homes destroyed in water up to 6 feet, some washing downstream. Many homes near Castell to below Llano will be damaged. The FM 2900 bridge in Kingsland will flood. Much of Kingsland Lodge in Kingsland will be destroyed. Many homes downstream in Marble Falls will flood as flow backs up Backbone Creek.›

Robinson City Park in Llano will flood. Many homes in Scotts Acres on south side of Llano will be severely damaged and lowest mobile homes destroyed in water up to 6 feet, some washing downstream. Many homes near Castell to below Llano will be damaged. The FM 2900 bridge in Kingsland will flood. Much of Kingsland Lodge in Kingsland will be destroyed. Many homes downstream in Marble Falls will flood as flow backs up Backbone Creek.