River stage
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS MDLT2
In brief
The Medina River at Medina Lake, TX read 1020.56 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 43.44 ft below action stage.
Source: National Weather Service gauge MDLT2
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1082.42 ft | 2002-07-05 |
| 2 | 1078.20 ft | 1987-05-29 |
| 3 | 1078.00 ft | 1919-09-16 |
| 4 | 1076.50 ft | 1978-08-03 |
| 5 | 1065.76 ft | 2016-06-03 |
| 6 | 1026.90 ft | 1990-02-19 |
| 7 | 1024.00 ft | 1997-01-01 |
| 8 | 944.00 ft | 1948-04-11 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
Flow passes through the emergency spillway. Lowest homes at the upper end of the lake are threatened.** Medina lake pool height referenced to mean sea level as of October 1, 2002. Users of historical data will need to decrease historical levels by 7.8 feet when comparing to current readings.
Boats are damaged and docks around Medina lake swamped if ties aren't loosened.
The lowest homes aruond Medina Lake flood. Docks and facilities around the lake flood.
Lowest homes around Medina Lake have several feet of water in them. Many homes flood downstream in Bexar County near Von Army and Lacoste.
Top of dam structure.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
No. The Medina River at Medina Lake is at 1020.56 ft, 43.44 ft below action stage.
The National Weather Service sets action stage 1064 ft, minor flooding 1064.2 ft, moderate flooding 1065 ft and major flooding 1069 ft.
The highest crest on record is 1082.42 ft, on 2002-07-05.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge MDLT2); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 08179500). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.