River stage
San Saba River
- River level
- Normal
- Status
- Below flood stage
Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS
- Gauges reporting
- 3 of 3
- Above flood stage
- 0
- Above action stage
- 0
- Overall
- Below flood stage
- Publisher
- NWS · USGS
In brief
On Oct 13, 2026, 3 of 3 gauges on the San Saba River reported, and none was above flood stage.
Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges
San Saba River levels, gauge by gauge
The San Saba River is measured at 3 gauges. Flood stages are set per gauge, so the same river is "high" at one town and normal at the next.
Recent levels on the San Saba River
The gauge with the fullest recent record on this river is Menard, TX, with 122 days of readings.
Other rivers nearby
- Llano River 4 gauges
- Beaver Creek (TX) 1 gauge
- Colorado River (TX) 21 gauges
- Spring Creek (Tankersley, TX) 1 gauge
- Brazos River 20 gauges
- Blanco River 7 gauges
- Barton Creek 3 gauges
- Sabinal River 4 gauges
Frequently asked questions
Is the San Saba River flooding right now?
No. Every one of the 3 reporting gauges on the San Saba River is below flood stage as of 2026-10-13.
How high is the San Saba River?
The river is measured at several points and each reads a different height. Brady is at 2.22 ft; Menard is at 2.79 ft; San Saba is at 2.87 ft.
Where is the San Saba River measured?
The National Weather Service and USGS operate 3 gauges on the San Saba River in Texas.
What does flood stage mean?
Flood stage is the height at which a river begins to cause problems at that specific location. It is set per gauge, so the same river can be above flood stage in one town and normal a few miles downstream. Action stage is the lower level at which forecasters start watching closely.
River stages and flood categories from the NOAA National Weather Service; daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.