River stage
Ballinger, Colorado River
- River level
- 4.06 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- +0.02 ft
- Recent high
- 5.44 ft
- Recent low
- 3.97 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS BLIT2
- 30-day change
- +0.06 ft
- Average
- 4.07 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 36.00 ft
In brief
The Colorado River at Ballinger, TX read 4.06 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 10.94 ft below action stage. That is 0.06 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge BLIT2
Water 79 °F (26 °C) · 10 °F warmer than normal for this date · +2 °F in 24 hours
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 36.00 ft | 1884-01-01 |
| 2 | 32.00 ft | 1906-08-06 |
| 3 | 28.60 ft | 1936-06-18 |
| 4 | 27.90 ft | 1957-10-14 |
| 5 | 27.78 ft | 2012-09-29 |
| 6 | 27.50 ft | 1990-09-21 |
| 7 | 27.45 ft | 1930-06-14 |
| 8 | 26.77 ft | 1981-10-13 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 18.00 ft
Minor lowland flooding of pasture land will occur.
- 21.00 ft
Moderate flooding of pasture land and fish farm equipment areas will occur. Secondary roads and low water crossings may be flooded.
- 22.00 ft
Moderate flooding will occur to pasture land and oil fields. Fish farm equipment areas and storage buildings will be flooded. Secondary roads and low water crossings will be impassible.
- 24.00 ft
Major flooding will occur. Homes in northwest Ballinger will become flooded. Secondary roads and low water crossings will be impassible.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Colorado River flooding at Ballinger?
No. The Colorado River at Ballinger is at 4.06 ft, 10.94 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Ballinger?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 15 ft, minor flooding 18 ft, moderate flooding 21 ft and major flooding 24 ft.
What is the highest the Colorado River has been at Ballinger?
The highest crest on record is 36.0 ft, on 1884-01-01.
Is the Colorado River high or low right now at Ballinger?
At 4.06 ft it is higher than 79% of readings over the last 122 days.
How warm is the water at Ballinger, Colorado River?
The water temperature at Ballinger, Colorado River is 79 °F (26.0 °C), measured 7:00 pm by USGS, which is 10 °F warmer than normal for this date over the past ten years. It has risen 1.8 °F in the last 24 hours.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge BLIT2); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 08126380). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.