River stage
Victoria, Guadalupe River
- River level
- 5.34 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -0.86 ft
- Recent high
- 11.97 ft
- Recent low
- 4.64 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS VICT2
- 30-day change
- +0.41 ft
- Average
- 5.94 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 34.04 ft
In brief
The Guadalupe River at Victoria, TX read 5.34 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 6.66 ft below action stage. That is 0.41 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge VICT2
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 34.04 ft | 1998-10-20 |
| 2 | 31.30 ft | 2017-08-30 |
| 3 | 31.25 ft | 2017-08-31 |
| 4 | 31.22 ft | 1936-07-03 |
| 5 | 31.10 ft | 1981-09-02 |
| 6 | 30.97 ft | 2004-11-26 |
| 7 | 30.67 ft | 1967-09-21 |
| 8 | 30.45 ft | 1987-06-07 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 16.00 ft
The Riverside Boat Ramp is half covered with water.
- 21.00 ft
Minor lowland flooding occurs, as the flow exceeds the east bank into low areas of Riverside Park.
- 22.50 ft
Minor lowland flooding occurs. Fox's Bend in Riverside Park becomes inaccessible, and the Riverside Boat Ramp parking area is affected by flood waters.
- 23.00 ft
Minor lowland flooding occurs. Fox's Bend in Riverside Park is inaccessible, and the Riverside Boat Ramp parking area is affected by flood waters.
- 24.00 ft
Minor lowland flooding occurs. Water begins to flow over River Road. Fox''s Bend in Riverside Park is inaccessible, and the Riverside Boat Ramp parking area is affected by flood waters.
- 25.60 ft
Minor lowland flooding occurs. Flood Gate flow line outfall at the Guadalupe River for the Texas Zoo.
- 26.00 ft
Fox Road may begin to flood. Water starts backing up in the old river bed at the intersection of Fordyce Road and Old River Road. Timmy''s Crossing begins to flood. Water in the old riverbed will cross under the railroad tracks close to Parsifal and US Business 59, then water will start ponding behind the structures facing Parsifal.
- 26.50 ft
Minor lowland flooding occurs. The Riverside Park Boat Ramp and Grovers Bend are inundated by flood water. There is also flood water on McCright Drive behind Rippamonti Field. Water flows over Smith Road, and Pozzi Road begins to flood. Flooding occurs in Timmys Crossing. Water in the old riverbed will cross under the railroad tracks close to Parsifal and US Business 59, then water will start ponding behind the structures facing Parsifal.
- 26.80 ft
Minor lowland flooding occurs. The intersection of Tibilletti and River Road may flood. Water crosses River Road and then to FM 1685, known as Lower Mission Valley Road.
- 27.00 ft
Moderate lowland flooding occurs. The flow is well into Riverside Park, approaching low areas of the Texas Zoo and golf course. Livestock are cut off in low areas of the flood plain above Cuero to Tivoli. Water fills the City of Victoria's off channel freshwater storage lakes...the Old Frodyce property), and continues flowing under the US Business 59 East Relief Bridge.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Guadalupe River flooding at Victoria?
No. The Guadalupe River at Victoria is at 5.34 ft, 6.66 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Victoria?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 12 ft, minor flooding 21 ft, moderate flooding 27 ft and major flooding 29.5 ft.
What is the highest the Guadalupe River has been at Victoria?
The highest crest on record is 34.04 ft, on 1998-10-20.
Is the Guadalupe River high or low right now at Victoria?
At 5.34 ft it is higher than 39% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge VICT2); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 08176500). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.