River stage
Brazos River
- River level
- Normal
- Status
- Below flood stage
Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS
- Gauges reporting
- 20 of 20
- Above flood stage
- 0
- Above action stage
- 0
- Overall
- Below flood stage
- Publisher
- NWS · USGS
In brief
On Oct 13, 2026, 20 of 20 gauges on the Brazos River reported, and none was above flood stage.
Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges
Brazos River levels, gauge by gauge
The Brazos River is measured at 20 gauges. Flood stages are set per gauge, so the same river is "high" at one town and normal at the next.
| Location | Level | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Aquilla | 7.08 ft | normal, rising |
| Aspermont 10S | 3.76 ft | below flood stage |
| Bryan | 7.29 ft | normal, falling |
| Dennis | 1.39 ft | normal, falling |
| Glen Rose | 3.97 ft | normal, falling |
| Hempstead | 9.81 ft | normal, falling |
| Highbank | 1.79 ft | normal, falling |
| Justiceburg | 5.98 ft | normal, falling |
| Lake Alan Henry | 2208.25 ft | no flood stage set |
| Lubbock 4ESE | 6.26 ft | below flood stage |
| Palo Pinto | 0.73 ft | normal, falling |
| Richmond | 9.31 ft | normal, falling |
| Rosharon | 5.62 ft | normal, falling |
| San Felipe | 93.28 ft | normal, falling |
| Seymour | 0.27 ft | normal, falling |
| South Bend | 2.56 ft | normal, falling |
| Us 59 | 28.80 ft | below flood stage |
| Waco | 1.09 ft | normal, steady |
| Washington | 16.65 ft | no flood stage set |
| West Columbia | 1.05 ft | normal, falling |
Recent levels on the Brazos River
The gauge with the fullest recent record on this river is Aquilla, TX, with 122 days of readings.
Other rivers nearby
- Paluxy River 1 gauge
- Little River (TX) 3 gauges
- Colorado River (TX) 21 gauges
- Village Creek (Everman, TX) 1 gauge
- Walnut Creek (Mansfield, TX) 1 gauge
- Barton Creek 3 gauges
- San Saba River 3 gauges
- Llano River 4 gauges
Frequently asked questions
Is the Brazos River flooding right now?
No. Every one of the 20 reporting gauges on the Brazos River is below flood stage as of 2026-10-13.
How high is the Brazos River?
The river is measured at several points and each reads a different height. Aquilla is at 7.08 ft; Bryan is at 7.29 ft; Dennis is at 1.39 ft; Glen Rose is at 3.97 ft.
Where is the Brazos River measured?
The National Weather Service and USGS operate 20 gauges on the Brazos 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.