River stage
Sutherland Springs, Cibolo Creek
- River level
- 6.51 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -0.11 ft
- Recent high
- 29.18 ft
- Recent low
- 6.32 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS SUPT2
- 30-day change
- -0.21 ft
- Average
- 7.27 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 38.82 ft
In brief
The Cibolo Creek at Sutherland Springs, TX read 6.51 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 10.49 ft below action stage. That is 0.21 ft lower than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge SUPT2
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 38.82 ft | 2009-10-05 |
| 2 | 37.54 ft | 2007-07-21 |
| 3 | 35.27 ft | 2026-07-17 |
| 4 | 34.28 ft | 2015-05-25 |
| 5 | 33.64 ft | 2015-10-31 |
| 6 | 33.46 ft | 2021-10-15 |
| 7 | 31.58 ft | 2016-06-03 |
| 8 | 27.14 ft | 2016-12-04 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 35.00 ft
Water submerges the roadway just south of the FM 539 bridge, making it impassable. Homes are not yet impacted at this level.
- 37.00 ft
FM 539 is flooded and impassable near the Cibolo Creek. Access to some homes may cut off due to the floodwaters. Backflowing could affect residences along Gum Branch and Alum Creek.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Cibolo Creek flooding at Sutherland Springs?
No. The Cibolo Creek at Sutherland Springs is at 6.51 ft, 10.49 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Sutherland Springs?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 17 ft, minor flooding 21 ft, moderate flooding 27 ft and major flooding 35 ft.
What is the highest the Cibolo Creek has been at Sutherland Springs?
The highest crest on record is 38.82 ft, on 2009-10-05.
Is the Cibolo Creek high or low right now at Sutherland Springs?
At 6.51 ft it is higher than 28% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge SUPT2); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 08185500). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.