River stage
Glen Rose, Brazos River
- River level
- 3.97 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -0.38 ft
- Recent high
- 7.07 ft
- Recent low
- 3.97 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS GLRT2
- 30-day change
- -0.03 ft
- Average
- 4.16 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 35.76 ft
In brief
The Brazos River at Glen Rose, TX read 3.97 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 18.03 ft below action stage. That is 0.03 ft lower than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge GLRT2
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 35.76 ft | 1990-04-28 |
| 2 | 35.19 ft | 1981-10-15 |
| 3 | 35.17 ft | 2016-06-03 |
| 4 | 34.00 ft | 1991-12-21 |
| 5 | 30.00 ft | 1957-05-27 |
| 6 | 29.98 ft | 2007-06-30 |
| 7 | 29.87 ft | 2007-06-27 |
| 8 | 29.50 ft | 1922-05-01 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 22.00 ft
Overflow will occur on the low bank. Several private recreational areas near the river will be affected.
- 28.00 ft
No significant flooding is expected, but the right bank will overflow into the lowlands. Private recreational areas near the river on the right bank will be affected.
- 29.00 ft
Minor flooding can be expected. Recreational areas near the river will be affected. Several rural roads will begin to flood. Farm and ranch lands near the river will begin to flood.
- 30.00 ft
Moderate flooding is expected. Houses along the right bank will be flooded, along with access and rural roads. Some farm and ranch land near the river will flood.
- 32.00 ft
Moderate flooding will occur both upstream and downstream from the gage. Farm and ranch land, as well as several access and rural roads near the river, will be under water.
- 34.00 ft
Major flooding will occur both upstream and downstream from the gage. Farm and ranch land near the river will be underwater. Rural roads along the river reach will flood. Several houses near the river will flood. Recreational establishments along the river reach will also flood.
- 36.00 ft
Major flooding will occur both upstream and downstream from the gage. Rural roads and access roads will be underwater. Farm and ranch lands along the river will be underwater. Recreational facilities will flood.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Brazos River flooding at Glen Rose?
No. The Brazos River at Glen Rose is at 3.97 ft, 18.03 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Glen Rose?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 22 ft, minor flooding 29 ft, moderate flooding 30 ft and major flooding 34 ft.
What is the highest the Brazos River has been at Glen Rose?
The highest crest on record is 35.76 ft, on 1990-04-28.
Is the Brazos River high or low right now at Glen Rose?
At 3.97 ft it is higher than 0% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge GLRT2); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 08091000). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.