River stage
San Saba, Colorado River
- River level
- 2.12 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -0.14 ft
- Recent high
- 11.48 ft
- Recent low
- 1.95 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS SNBT2
- 30-day change
- +0.11 ft
- Average
- 2.54 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 62.24 ft
In brief
The Colorado River at San Saba, TX read 2.12 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 22.88 ft below action stage. That is 0.11 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge SNBT2
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 62.24 ft | 1938-07-23 |
| 2 | 58.40 ft | 1900-09-25 |
| 3 | 56.70 ft | 1936-09-21 |
| 4 | 45.90 ft | 1936-10-01 |
| 5 | 41.92 ft | 2025-07-05 |
| 6 | 41.00 ft | 1935-05-19 |
| 7 | 39.90 ft | 1930-10-17 |
| 8 | 38.36 ft | 1952-09-11 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 30.00 ft
Minor lowland flooding will occur. Secondary roads and low water crossings will be flooded.
- 34.00 ft
Moderate flooding will occur. Secondary roads and low water crossings will be flooded and impassible
- 38.00 ft
Major flooding will occur. Roads and low water crossings will be flooded and impassible.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Colorado River flooding at San Saba?
No. The Colorado River at San Saba is at 2.12 ft, 22.88 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at San Saba?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 25 ft, minor flooding 30 ft, moderate flooding 34 ft and major flooding 38 ft.
What is the highest the Colorado River has been at San Saba?
The highest crest on record is 62.24 ft, on 1938-07-23.
Is the Colorado River high or low right now at San Saba?
At 2.12 ft it is higher than 40% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge SNBT2); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 08147000). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.