River stage
Bloomington, Guadalupe River
- River level
- 9.06 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -1.79 ft
- Recent high
- 18.43 ft
- Recent low
- 8.52 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS DUPT2
- 30-day change
- +0.18 ft
- Average
- 10.70 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 34.00 ft
In brief
The Guadalupe River at Bloomington, TX read 9.06 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 10.94 ft below action stage. That is 0.18 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge DUPT2
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 34.00 ft | 1998-10-21 |
| 2 | 29.01 ft | 2017-09-01 |
| 3 | 28.81 ft | 2004-11-27 |
| 4 | 28.50 ft | 1981-09-04 |
| 5 | 28.20 ft | 1987-06-08 |
| 6 | 27.84 ft | 2002-07-12 |
| 7 | 27.21 ft | 2004-12-01 |
| 8 | 27.20 ft | 1991-12-27 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 20.00 ft
Minor lowland flooding occurs, with the flow reaching the right flood plain near the Invista Plant near Bloomington. Downstream above Highway 35, the flow escapes into the left flood plain cutting off the lowest homes.
- 24.00 ft
Moderate lowland flooding occurs, with the river reaching well into the flood plain. Any oil tank batteries, pump jacks, and secondary roads near the river may be flooded.
- 26.00 ft
Irrigation and oil well pumps, tank batteries, and equipment in the lower flood plain below Victoria flood. Livestock are cut off, may have to be fed by boat, and could drown. Homes downstream above Highway 35 on the left bank are cut off.
- 27.00 ft
Major flooding occurs. Flow downstream near Highway 35 is several hundred yards wide, cutting off many of the lowest homes. Livestock are cut off and could drown. Pumps, tank batteries, and any equipment in the flood plain below Victoria are flooded. The campground near Tivoli below Highway 35 and residences just above Highway 35 are flooded.
- 27.50 ft
Major flooding occurs, isolating livestock. The river floods equipment and livestock in the flood plain and can flood residences downstream near Tivoli. Highway 35 east of Tivoli floods.
- 28.00 ft
Major flooding approaches the river levees near the San Antonio River confluence. Miles of Highway 35 and the flood plain near it flood, cutting off many homes and flooding a fishing camp near Tivoli. Hundreds of livestock are cut off and potentially drown.
- 34.00 ft
This is the flood of record, which caused massive lowland flooding.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Guadalupe River flooding at Bloomington?
No. The Guadalupe River at Bloomington is at 9.06 ft, 10.94 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Bloomington?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 20 ft, minor flooding 20 ft, moderate flooding 24 ft and major flooding 27 ft.
What is the highest the Guadalupe River has been at Bloomington?
The highest crest on record is 34.0 ft, on 1998-10-21.
Is the Guadalupe River high or low right now at Bloomington?
At 9.06 ft it is higher than 20% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge DUPT2); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 08177520). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.