River stage
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS CMKT2
In brief
The Devils River at Comstock, TX read 2.62 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 1.38 ft below action stage.
Source: National Weather Service gauge CMKT2
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 19.82 ft | 1974-09-18 |
| 2 | 16.18 ft | 1972-08-12 |
| 3 | 14.47 ft | 1981-10-11 |
| 4 | 14.31 ft | 1971-08-15 |
| 5 | 13.19 ft | 1986-10-05 |
| 6 | 13.02 ft | 1976-07-17 |
| 7 | 11.55 ft | 1980-09-25 |
| 8 | 11.35 ft | 1964-09-21 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
(1.5 meters), Minor lowland flooding one quarter mile wide at Pafford Crossing covers most of the right bank. Turbulent flow above Pafford Crossing to Amistad Reservoir can wash campers, automobiles, and equipment downstream.
(1.8 meters), Moderate lowland flooding over 1/4 mile wide covers the right bank to the canyon walls. The turbulent flow can wash motorists, campers, and equipment downstream from Pafford Crossing to Amistad Reservoir. Livestock are cut off and potentially drowned below Juno to Amistad Reservoir.
(2.4 meters), Moderate flooding covers several hundred yards of the flood plain. Campers, automobiles and equipment can be washed downstream below Juno to Amistad Reservoir. Livestock should be moved from flood prone areas of the flood plain.
(3.0 meters), Widespread flooding is very dangerous to campers in the flood plain below Juno to Amistad Reservoir. Equipment and automobiles should be moved immediately from the flood plain. Livestock should be moved from flood prone areas.
(3.7 meters), Major lowland flooding threatens visitors, automobiles and equipment at camp areas downstream to Amistad Reservoir. Livestock can be trapped and potentially drowned.
(4.3 meters), Major flooding. Life threatening flooding for recreationists above Paffords Crossing to Amistad Reservoir. Flow is near 150,000 cfs. Livestock should be moved from areas vulnerable to major flooding.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
No. The Devils River at Comstock is at 2.62 ft, 1.38 ft below action stage.
The National Weather Service sets action stage 4 ft, minor flooding 5 ft, moderate flooding 6 ft and major flooding 12 ft.
The highest crest on record is 19.82 ft, on 1974-09-18.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge CMKT2); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 08449400). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.