River stage
Silver, Colorado River
- River level
- 1.69 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -0.34 ft
- Recent high
- 6.53 ft
- Recent low
- 1.26 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS SILT2
- 30-day change
- +0.43 ft
- Average
- 1.82 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 22.98 ft
In brief
The Colorado River at Silver, TX read 1.69 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 11.31 ft below action stage. That is 0.43 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge SILT2
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 22.98 ft | 1980-09-09 |
| 2 | 22.42 ft | 2000-03-24 |
| 3 | 21.96 ft | 1986-10-06 |
| 4 | 20.05 ft | 1994-05-11 |
| 5 | 19.96 ft | 2012-09-29 |
| 6 | 18.76 ft | 2018-10-10 |
| 7 | 17.68 ft | 1971-05-29 |
| 8 | 15.93 ft | 1982-06-20 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 15.00 ft
Minor flooding will occur. Oil equipment and ranch land will be threatened.
- 18.00 ft
Moderate flooding will occur. Oil field equipment and ranch land will be flooded. Secondary roads and low water crossings will be impassible.
- 21.00 ft
Major flooding will occur. Oil field equipment and structures will be flooded. Roads and low water crossings will be flooded and impassible.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Colorado River flooding at Silver?
No. The Colorado River at Silver is at 1.69 ft, 11.31 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Silver?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 13 ft, minor flooding 15 ft, moderate flooding 18 ft and major flooding 21 ft.
What is the highest the Colorado River has been at Silver?
The highest crest on record is 22.98 ft, on 1980-09-09.
Is the Colorado River high or low right now at Silver?
At 1.69 ft it is higher than 49% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge SILT2); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 08123850). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.