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River stage

Comal River

River level
3.67 ft
Status
Below flood stage

Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS

Gauges reporting
1 of 1
Above flood stage
0
Above action stage
0
Overall
Below flood stage
Publisher
NWS · USGS

In brief

On Oct 13, 2026, 1 of 1 gauge on the Comal River reported, and none was above flood stage.

Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges

Comal River level at New Braunfels

The Comal River is measured in one place, at New Braunfels, TX. The height below is the river at that spot rather than along its whole length, because the National Weather Service sets a flood stage for each gauge separately.

LocationState Level Flood stage Status
New Braunfels TX 3.67 ft 11.00 ft normal, steady

Recent levels on the Comal River

The chart covers the last 122 days of readings at New Braunfels, TX.

Full history for New Braunfels →

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Comal River flooding right now?

No. The Comal River is below flood stage at New Braunfels, TX, its only gauge, as of 2026-10-13.

How high is the Comal River?

The Comal River is at 3.67 ft at New Braunfels, TX, the only gauge on the river.

Where is the Comal River measured?

The National Weather Service and USGS operate one gauge on the Comal River, at New Braunfels, TX.

What does flood stage mean?

Flood stage is the height at which a river begins to cause problems at that specific location. On the Comal River it is set for the gauge at New Braunfels, TX, so it describes conditions there rather than along the whole river. Action stage is the lower level at which forecasters start watching closely.

River stages and flood categories from the NOAA National Weather Service; daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.