River stage
Somerset, Medina River
- River level
- 4.08 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -0.14 ft
- Recent high
- 13.13 ft
- Recent low
- 4.03 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS SMMT2
- 30-day change
- -0.05 ft
- Average
- 5.93 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 42.19 ft
In brief
The Medina River at Somerset, TX read 4.08 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 10.92 ft below action stage. That is 0.05 ft lower than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge SMMT2
Water 79 °F (26 °C)
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 42.19 ft | 2002-07-06 |
| 2 | 22.08 ft | 2002-10-24 |
| 3 | 18.19 ft | 2018-09-23 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 12.00 ft
Banckfull.
- 15.00 ft
Water reaches slab of Knights of Columbus business office at Medina River and Pearsall Road upstream near Von Ormy.
- 18.00 ft
Minor flooding threatens buildings in campground at confluence of Medina River and Medio Creek.
- 21.00 ft
Rating flattens considerably - Flow into flood plain.
- 22.70 ft
October 18, 1998 15:15 PM (13,500 CFS) - No reported structural flooding below Medina Lake to the San Antonio River confluence. Gauge is between Medio Creek and Leon Creek inflows.
- 23.40 ft
June 23, 1997 03:15 AM (14,800 CFS) - No structural damage reported below Medina Lake to the San Antonio River confluence.
- 24.00 ft
Major flooding reaches the Highway 16 bridge floor. Water reaches homes and businesses near Von Ormy upstream (16,000 CFS).
- 28.20 ft
Food of 05/30/1987 - Many homes flooded from above Von Ormy downstream to below Peaesall Road - Flow 26,000 CFS.
- 29.39 ft
Flood of Record (07/17/1973).
- 35.00 ft
Highway 16 floods.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Medina River flooding at Somerset?
No. The Medina River at Somerset is at 4.08 ft, 10.92 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Somerset?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 15 ft, minor flooding 18 ft, moderate flooding 22 ft and major flooding 24 ft.
What is the highest the Medina River has been at Somerset?
The highest crest on record is 42.19 ft, on 2002-07-06.
Is the Medina River high or low right now at Somerset?
At 4.08 ft it is higher than 17% of readings over the last 122 days.
How warm is the water at Somerset, Medina River?
The water temperature at Somerset, Medina River is 79 °F (25.9 °C), measured 6:45 pm by USGS. It has risen 0.7 °F in the last 24 hours.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge SMMT2); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 08180800). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.