River stage
San Saba, San Saba River
- River level
- 2.87 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -0.10 ft
- Recent high
- 19.29 ft
- Recent low
- 2.77 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS SSBT2
- 30-day change
- +0.02 ft
- Average
- 3.21 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 42.10 ft
In brief
The San Saba River at San Saba, TX read 2.87 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 17.13 ft below action stage. That is 0.02 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge SSBT2
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 42.10 ft | 1922-04-26 |
| 2 | 39.30 ft | 1938-07-23 |
| 3 | 36.70 ft | 1899-06-06 |
| 4 | 34.28 ft | 2025-07-05 |
| 5 | 31.00 ft | 1952-09-13 |
| 6 | 30.84 ft | 2025-07-13 |
| 7 | 29.72 ft | 2000-11-04 |
| 8 | 29.49 ft | 1990-09-18 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 24.00 ft
Minor lowland flooding will occur.
- 27.00 ft
Moderate lowland flooding will occur. Secondary roads and low water crossings will be flooded.
- 31.00 ft
Major flooding will occur. Roads and low water crossings will be flooded.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the San Saba River flooding at San Saba?
No. The San Saba River at San Saba is at 2.87 ft, 17.13 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at San Saba?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 20 ft, minor flooding 24 ft, moderate flooding 27 ft and major flooding 31 ft.
What is the highest the San Saba River has been at San Saba?
The highest crest on record is 42.1 ft, on 1922-04-26.
Is the San Saba River high or low right now at San Saba?
At 2.87 ft it is higher than 30% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge SSBT2); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 08146000). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.