River stage
South Bend, Brazos River
- River level
- 2.56 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -0.18 ft
- Recent high
- 6.15 ft
- Recent low
- 2.12 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS SOUT2
- 30-day change
- +0.26 ft
- Average
- 3.12 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 41.50 ft
In brief
The Brazos River at South Bend, TX read 2.56 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 16.44 ft below action stage. That is 0.26 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge SOUT2
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 41.50 ft | 1978-08-06 |
| 2 | 36.20 ft | 1976-01-01 |
| 3 | 35.50 ft | 1930-06-16 |
| 4 | 34.27 ft | 1990-05-04 |
| 5 | 32.70 ft | 1957-04-29 |
| 6 | 30.35 ft | 1981-10-15 |
| 7 | 29.50 ft | 1900-09-24 |
| 8 | 28.92 ft | 1982-06-27 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 21.00 ft
Minor flooding is expected along the river. Pasturelands near the river will flood.
- 26.00 ft
Minor flooding is expected along the river. The FM 1287 bridge approaches downstream of the gage may begin to flood. Pasturelands near the river will flood.
- 28.00 ft
Moderate flooding is expected along the river. The rural RV park near the gage will be inundated with several feet of water.
- 34.00 ft
Major flooding is expected along the river. The rural RV park near the gage will experience widespread flooding.
- 39.00 ft
Major flooding is expected along the river near Graham. The Highway 67 bridge approach ramps will be inundated.
- 41.00 ft
Major flooding is expected along the river near Graham. Highway 67 will be impassable near the river.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Brazos River flooding at South Bend?
No. The Brazos River at South Bend is at 2.56 ft, 16.44 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at South Bend?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 19 ft, minor flooding 21 ft, moderate flooding 28 ft and major flooding 34 ft.
What is the highest the Brazos River has been at South Bend?
The highest crest on record is 41.5 ft, on 1978-08-06.
Is the Brazos River high or low right now at South Bend?
At 2.56 ft it is higher than 29% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge SOUT2); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 08088000). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.