River stage
New Braunfels, Comal River
- River level
- 3.67 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -0.01 ft
- Recent high
- 5.94 ft
- Recent low
- 3.61 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS NBCT2
- 30-day change
- -0.06 ft
- Average
- 3.80 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 39.28 ft
In brief
The Comal River at New Braunfels, TX read 3.67 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 5.33 ft below action stage. That is 0.06 ft lower than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge NBCT2
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 39.28 ft | 1998-10-17 |
| 2 | 37.65 ft | 1870-10-17 |
| 3 | 36.91 ft | 1869-07-08 |
| 4 | 36.55 ft | 1972-05-11 |
| 5 | 36.14 ft | 1952-09-11 |
| 6 | 35.59 ft | 1872-06-08 |
| 7 | 35.45 ft | 1972-05-12 |
| 8 | 35.40 ft | 1913-12-13 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 11.00 ft
Minor lowland flooding extends into low areas near the tube chute at Prince Solms Park above San Antonio Street and low areas of the flood plain.
- 15.00 ft
Moderate lowland flooding closes many secondary roads and streets making them and low bridges dangerous to motorists. The tube chute at Prince Solms Park is flooded to the walkway across the low dam.
- 19.00 ft
Moderate flooding threatens lowest businesses in the vicinity of San Antonio Street. Numerous secondary roads and streets in the Comal River flood plain are flooded in New Braunfels.
- 23.00 ft
Major flooding impacts the tube chute at Prince Solms Park and floods the lower deck of a restuarant downstream. Residences are threatened downstream and upstream. Numerous roads, streets and bridges are very dangerous.
- 26.00 ft
Major flooding reaches lowest residences in New Braunfels. Numerous streets and bridges are flooded and very dangerous. Businesses near San Antonio Street flood.
- 30.00 ft
Flooding is life threatening. Several homes are flooded in the Comal River flood plain. Lowest businesses flood near San Antonio Street. Many people are cut off as numerous streets and roads flood and are extremely dangerous.
- 33.00 ft
Disastrous flooding is life threatening. Flow is well into residential areas and can trap people in their homes. Roads and streets are severely flooded and extremely dangerous.
- 36.00 ft
Life threatening flooding. Tens of homes destroyed, hundreds severely damaged in New Braunfels to below Seguin. Turbulent flow is hundreds of yards wide, trapping residents in homes and autos. Roads, streets and bridges flood rapidly to severe levels.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Comal River flooding at New Braunfels?
No. The Comal River at New Braunfels is at 3.67 ft, 5.33 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at New Braunfels?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 9 ft, minor flooding 11 ft, moderate flooding 15 ft and major flooding 23 ft.
What is the highest the Comal River has been at New Braunfels?
The highest crest on record is 39.28 ft, on 1998-10-17.
Is the Comal River high or low right now at New Braunfels?
At 3.67 ft it is higher than 11% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge NBCT2); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 08169000). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.