River stage
Menard, San Saba River
- River level
- 2.79 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -0.02 ft
- Recent high
- 10.25 ft
- Recent low
- 2.72 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS MNRT2
- 30-day change
- +0.06 ft
- Average
- 2.96 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 23.30 ft
In brief
The San Saba River at Menard, TX read 2.79 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 5.21 ft below action stage. That is 0.06 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge MNRT2
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 23.30 ft | 1899-06-06 |
| 2 | 22.20 ft | 1938-07-23 |
| 3 | 21.20 ft | 1936-09-16 |
| 4 | 21.00 ft | 1980-09-08 |
| 5 | 19.82 ft | 1974-09-17 |
| 6 | 19.72 ft | 1990-07-15 |
| 7 | 19.34 ft | 1990-09-17 |
| 8 | 18.70 ft | 1946-09-26 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 5.00 ft
The Decker Street low water crossing just downstream of the gage will be flooded.
- 8.00 ft
The Menard City Park will be inundated.
- 18.00 ft
Minor flooding will occur. Water will begin to reach the Menard Business District. The city park will be flooded. Water will begin to encroach on the Menard County RV Park.
- 22.00 ft
Moderate flooding will occur. Structures in the Menard Business District may become flooded along the river. Secondary roads and low water crossings will be flooded.
- 26.00 ft
Major flooding will occur. Water will enter buildings adjacent to the river in the Menard Business District. Roads and low water crossings will be flooded. Water will begin to flow over Highway 83 bridge.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the San Saba River flooding at Menard?
No. The San Saba River at Menard is at 2.79 ft, 5.21 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Menard?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 8 ft, minor flooding 18 ft, moderate flooding 22 ft and major flooding 26 ft.
What is the highest the San Saba River has been at Menard?
The highest crest on record is 23.3 ft, on 1899-06-06.
Is the San Saba River high or low right now at Menard?
At 2.79 ft it is higher than 40% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge MNRT2); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 08144500). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.