River stage
Blanco River
- River level
- Normal
- Status
- Below flood stage
Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS
- Gauges reporting
- 7 of 7
- Above flood stage
- 0
- Above action stage
- 0
- Overall
- Below flood stage
- Publisher
- NWS · USGS
In brief
On Oct 13, 2026, 7 of 7 gauges on the Blanco River reported, and none was above flood stage.
Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges
Blanco River levels, gauge by gauge
The Blanco River is measured at 7 gauges. Flood stages are set per gauge, so the same river is "high" at one town and normal at the next.
| Location | Level | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Blanco | 12.42 ft | normal, steady |
| Crabapple Road | 0.57 ft | below flood stage |
| Fischer | 3.61 ft | normal, steady |
| Kyle | 2.97 ft | no flood stage set |
| San Marcos | 6.82 ft | normal, steady |
| Wimberley | 3.55 ft | normal, steady |
| Halifax Ranch near Kyle | 0.86 ft | no flood stage set |
Recent levels on the Blanco River
The gauge with the fullest recent record on this river is San Marcos, TX, with 122 days of readings.
Other rivers nearby
- Comal River 1 gauge
- San Marcos River 3 gauges
- Barton Creek 3 gauges
- Guadalupe River (TX) 22 gauges
- Cibolo Creek 6 gauges
- Colorado River (TX) 21 gauges
- Medina River 8 gauges
- Beaver Creek (TX) 1 gauge
Frequently asked questions
Is the Blanco River flooding right now?
No. Every one of the 7 reporting gauges on the Blanco River is below flood stage as of 2026-10-13.
How high is the Blanco River?
The river is measured at several points and each reads a different height. Blanco is at 12.42 ft; Fischer is at 3.61 ft; San Marcos is at 6.82 ft; Wimberley is at 3.55 ft.
Where is the Blanco River measured?
The National Weather Service and USGS operate 7 gauges on the Blanco River in Texas.
What does flood stage mean?
Flood stage is the height at which a river begins to cause problems at that specific location. It is set per gauge, so the same river can be above flood stage in one town and normal a few miles downstream. Action stage is the lower level at which forecasters start watching closely.
River stages and flood categories from the NOAA National Weather Service; daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.