River stage
Frio River
- River level
- Normal
- Status
- Below flood stage
Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS
- Gauges reporting
- 5 of 5
- Above flood stage
- 0
- Above action stage
- 0
- Overall
- Below flood stage
- Publisher
- NWS · USGS
In brief
On Oct 13, 2026, 5 of 5 gauges on the Frio River reported, and none was above flood stage.
Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges
Frio River levels, gauge by gauge
The Frio River is measured at 5 gauges. Flood stages are set per gauge, so the same river is "high" at one town and normal at the next.
Recent levels on the Frio River
The gauge with the fullest recent record on this river is Concan, TX, with 122 days of readings.
Other rivers nearby
- Sabinal River 4 gauges
- Medina River 8 gauges
- Nueces River 13 gauges
- Cibolo Creek 6 gauges
- Comal River 1 gauge
- Guadalupe River (TX) 22 gauges
- Blanco River 7 gauges
- San Marcos River 3 gauges
Frequently asked questions
Is the Frio River flooding right now?
No. Every one of the 5 reporting gauges on the Frio River is below flood stage as of 2026-10-13.
How high is the Frio River?
The river is measured at several points and each reads a different height. Concan is at 3.69 ft; Derby is at -0.82 ft; Uvalde is at 0.95 ft; Tilden is at 1.03 ft.
Where is the Frio River measured?
The National Weather Service and USGS operate 5 gauges on the Frio River in Texas.
What does flood stage mean?
Flood stage is the height at which a river begins to cause problems at that specific location. It is set per gauge, so the same river can be above flood stage in one town and normal a few miles downstream. 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.