River stage
Falls City, Cibolo Creek
- River level
- 0.80 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -0.23 ft
- Recent high
- 20.46 ft
- Recent low
- 0.73 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS FCTT2
- 30-day change
- -0.02 ft
- Average
- 1.55 ft
- Readings
- 118
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 39.86 ft
In brief
The Cibolo Creek at Falls City, TX read 0.80 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 5.20 ft below action stage. That is 0.02 ft lower than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge FCTT2
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 39.86 ft | 1998-10-19 |
| 2 | 35.44 ft | 1973-09-28 |
| 3 | 35.00 ft | 1913-01-01 |
| 4 | 34.45 ft | 1942-07-06 |
| 5 | 34.01 ft | 2004-11-23 |
| 6 | 33.39 ft | 1967-09-22 |
| 7 | 32.85 ft | 1946-08-29 |
| 8 | 32.34 ft | 1992-05-17 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 17.00 ft
Minor lowland flooding of crop and pastureland damages irrigation pumps and any equipment near the channel. Livestock are cut off in low areas.
- 21.00 ft
Livestock are cut off and potentially drowned in low areas below Stockdale to below Panna Maria. Lower areas of Goliad State Park downstream flood.
- 25.00 ft
Major lowland flooding of crop and pasturelands cut off many livestock and potentially drown them. Widespread flooding reaches secondary and primary roads, low bridges and crossings. Most of the Goliad State Park facilities downstream are under water.
- 27.00 ft
Major lowland flooding of crop and pasture land above Stockdale to the San Antonio River confluence. Cuts off hundreds of cattle and potentially drowns them. Most roads and bridges near the river flood. Nearly all the facilities of Goliad State Park downstream flood and are severely damaged.
- 31.00 ft
Major flooding approaches the lowest homes below Stockdale to the San Antonio River confluence. Hundreds of livestock are cut off and potentially drown. Most roads and bridges near the river flood. All the facilities in Goliad State Park downstream flood and are severely damaged.
- 35.00 ft
Massive crop and pastureland flooding occurs below La Vernia to the San Antonio River confluence. Livestock should be moved immediately well out of the flood plain. Lowest homes below La Vernia to the San Antonio River are threatened. Disastrous flooding downstream in Goliad State Park.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Cibolo Creek flooding at Falls City?
No. The Cibolo Creek at Falls City is at 0.8 ft, 5.2 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Falls City?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 6 ft, minor flooding 17 ft, moderate flooding 21 ft and major flooding 25 ft.
What is the highest the Cibolo Creek has been at Falls City?
The highest crest on record is 39.86 ft, on 1998-10-19.
Is the Cibolo Creek high or low right now at Falls City?
At 0.8 ft it is higher than 20% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge FCTT2); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 08186000). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.