River stage
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS BFST2
In brief
The Blanco River at Fischer, TX read 3.61 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 8.39 ft below action stage.
Source: National Weather Service gauge BFST2
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20.38 ft | 2019-05-08 |
| 2 | 14.02 ft | 2021-10-14 |
| 3 | 11.72 ft | 2020-05-25 |
| 4 | 11.69 ft | 2016-06-02 |
| 5 | 10.71 ft | 2017-04-11 |
| 6 | 6.64 ft | 2018-09-09 |
| 7 | 3.71 ft | 2022-02-03 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
Overbank conditions may cut off livestock in low areas.
Roadways and low bridges along the river are flooded. Vehicles cannot pass. Livestock can be stranded.
Lowest homes are threatened. Water begins to cut off secondary roadways near the river.
Water begins to enter highest homes along the river bank.
Bridge floor. Bottom of staff gauge on USGS gauge shelter.
Top of FM32 bridge.
Top of gaurdrail on brige approach at USGS gauge shelter.
Top of staff gauge located on USGS shelter. Water several feet over bridge.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
No. The Blanco River at Fischer is at 3.61 ft, 8.39 ft below action stage.
The National Weather Service sets action stage 12 ft, minor flooding 17 ft, moderate flooding 23 ft and major flooding 38 ft.
The highest crest on record is 20.38 ft, on 2019-05-08.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge BFST2); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 08170950). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.