River Conditions
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River stage

Robert Lee, Colorado River

River level
0.83 ft
Status
Below flood stage
7-day change
+0.00 ft
Recent high
1.17 ft
Recent low
0.83 ft

Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS RELT2

30-day change
+0.00 ft
Average
0.84 ft
Readings
122
Data span
122 days
Record crest
26.70 ft

In brief

The Colorado River at Robert Lee, TX read 0.83 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 7.17 ft below action stage. That is unchanged from 30 days earlier.

Source: National Weather Service gauge RELT2

Stage threshold profile

Action stage 8.00 ftMinor flooding 33.00 ftModerate flooding 35.00 ftMajor flooding 37.00 ft CURRENT 0.83 ft

Highest crests on record

RankCrestDate
1 26.70 ft 1957-10-13
2 25.50 ft 1924-04-25
3 25.50 ft 1922-04-01
4 21.70 ft 1939-06-22
5 21.15 ft 1945-07-09
6 20.63 ft 1980-09-09
7 20.61 ft 1948-07-08
8 20.15 ft 1953-08-19

Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.

What happens at each level

  1. 33.00 ft

    Minor flooding of ranch land will occur. Secondary roads and low water crossings will be flooded.

  2. 37.00 ft

    Major flooding will occur. The approaches to the bridge on Highway 208 will be flooded and impassible. Structures in Robert Lee along the river will be threatened.

Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Colorado River flooding at Robert Lee?

No. The Colorado River at Robert Lee is at 0.83 ft, 7.17 ft below action stage.

What is the flood stage at Robert Lee?

The National Weather Service sets action stage 8 ft, minor flooding 33 ft, moderate flooding 35 ft and major flooding 37 ft.

What is the highest the Colorado River has been at Robert Lee?

The highest crest on record is 26.7 ft, on 1957-10-13.

Is the Colorado River high or low right now at Robert Lee?

At 0.83 ft it is higher than 0% of readings over the last 122 days.

Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge RELT2); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 08124000). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.