River stage
Colorado River (TX)
- River level
- Normal
- Status
- Below flood stage
Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS
- Gauges reporting
- 21 of 21
- Above flood stage
- 0
- Above action stage
- 0
- Overall
- Below flood stage
- Publisher
- NWS · USGS
In brief
On Oct 13, 2026, 21 of 21 gauges on the Colorado River (TX) reported, and none was above flood stage.
Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges
Colorado River levels, gauge by gauge
The Colorado River is measured at 21 gauges. Flood stages are set per gauge, so the same river is "high" at one town and normal at the next.
| Location | Level | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Austin | 12.70 ft | normal, falling |
| Ballinger | 4.06 ft | normal, steady |
| Bastrop | 2.89 ft | normal, falling |
| Bay City | 3.03 ft | normal, steady |
| Columbus | 9.38 ft | normal, falling |
| Inks Lake | 887.09 ft | no flood stage set |
| La Grange | 2.60 ft | normal, falling |
| Lake Austin | 492.23 ft | no flood stage set |
| Lake Buchanan | 1018.50 ft | no flood stage set |
| Lake JB Thomas | 2225.59 ft | no flood stage set |
| Lake LBJ | 824.75 ft | no flood stage set |
| Lake Marble Falls | 736.87 ft | no flood stage set |
| Lake Travis | 677.87 ft | normal, steady |
| Matagorda | 2.01 ft | normal, steady |
| Robert Lee | 0.83 ft | normal, steady |
| San Saba | 2.12 ft | normal, steady |
| Silver | 1.69 ft | normal, falling |
| Smithville | 1.51 ft | normal, falling |
| Stacy | 3.81 ft | normal, steady |
| Wharton | 7.76 ft | normal, falling |
| Winchell | 1.19 ft | normal, steady |
Recent levels on the Colorado River
The gauge with the fullest recent record on this river is Austin, TX, with 122 days of readings.
Other rivers nearby
- Colorado River (CO, UT) different river, same name
- Barton Creek 3 gauges
- Blanco River 7 gauges
- Llano River 4 gauges
- Beaver Creek (TX) 1 gauge
- San Marcos River 3 gauges
- Comal River 1 gauge
- Brazos River 20 gauges
Frequently asked questions
Is the Colorado River flooding right now?
No. Every one of the 21 reporting gauges on the Colorado River is below flood stage as of 2026-10-13.
How high is the Colorado River?
The river is measured at several points and each reads a different height. Austin is at 12.70 ft; Ballinger is at 4.06 ft; Bastrop is at 2.89 ft; Bay City is at 3.03 ft.
Where is the Colorado River measured?
The National Weather Service and USGS operate 21 gauges on the Colorado 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.