River stage
Hunt, Guadalupe River
- River level
- 7.73 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -0.04 ft
- Recent high
- 13.64 ft
- Recent low
- 7.65 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS HNTT2
- 30-day change
- +0.01 ft
- Average
- 7.88 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 37.52 ft
In brief
The Guadalupe River at Hunt, TX read 7.73 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 2.27 ft below action stage. That is 0.01 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge HNTT2
At this level: Flow extends over low sections of the banks.
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 37.52 ft | 2025-07-04 |
| 2 | 36.60 ft | 1932-07-02 |
| 3 | 28.40 ft | 1987-07-17 |
| 4 | 23.50 ft | 1978-08-02 |
| 5 | 22.80 ft | 1985-10-19 |
| 6 | 21.40 ft | 1981-08-13 |
| 7 | 19.73 ft | 1996-10-28 |
| 8 | 19.30 ft | 2026-07-16 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 7.00 ft
Flow extends over low sections of the banks.
- 10.00 ft
Water extends into low areas of the flood plain. Lower bridges on the north and south fork of the Guadalupe along highways 39 and FM 1341 become impassable.
- 12.00 ft
Moderate lowland flooding reaches the floor of Schumacher Crossing east of Hunt preventing easy travel to western parts of the county. Areas of the headwaters are isolated temporarily as low water crossings flood.
- 15.00 ft
Moderate lowland flooding puts a few feet of water over Schumacher Crossing near Hunt. Numerous secondary roads and bridges are flooded and very dangerous.
- 18.00 ft
Automobiles parked near the North Fork of the Guadalupe River at Camp Waldemar wash downstream. Roads and low bridges near the North and South Forks flood badly and are dangerous to motorists. Schumacher Crossing near Hunt is under six feet of water. Some residents are cut off and should stay put. Secondary roads and bridges near the river are extremely dangerous to motorists. Near the USGS 1:5 year flood level.
- 22.00 ft
Major flooding of low areas of recreation camps along the North and South Forks washes canoes and gear downstream from docks and low areas. Roads near the river, including along Highway 39, are extremely dangerous for auto traffic and travel is highly discouraged. Autos in low areas of Camp Waldemar are swept downstream. Flow is near the USGS 1:10 year flood level.
- 25.00 ft
Major flooding severely floods resort camps along the South Fork below the River Inn resort to Hunt. Parts of Highway 39 are flooded and very dangerous as well as numerous secondary roads and bridges. Areas in the flood plain are cut off. Residents cut off by Highay 39 flooding should stay put rather than drive on extremely dangerous roads escaping. Lowest homes downstream near Center Point will flood.
- 28.00 ft
Life threatening flooding puts water to the roofs of lowest facilities and dwellings of resort camps along the South Fork above River Inn to Hunt. Roads near the river are deadly to auto travel. Lowest homes will flood in the North Fork as well as outbuildings, tennis courts and swimming pools. Lowest homes near Center Point and below to Comfort flood. Flow exceeds the USGS 1:25 year flood.
- 32.00 ft
Disastrous life threatening flooding puts water over the roads of lowest camps and resorts from the headwaters of the North and South Forks to below Comfort. Much of Highways 27 and 39 will flood as the disastrous flood wave moves downstream over the next several hours. Motorists should avoid any travel in the flood plain. Low residences above Center Point to below Comfort will flood. Many homes and businesses in Kerrville will flood.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Guadalupe River flooding at Hunt?
No. The Guadalupe River at Hunt is at 7.73 ft, 2.27 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Hunt?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 10 ft, minor flooding 10 ft, moderate flooding 12 ft and major flooding 22 ft.
What is the highest the Guadalupe River has been at Hunt?
The highest crest on record is 37.52 ft, on 2025-07-04.
Is the Guadalupe River high or low right now at Hunt?
At 7.73 ft it is higher than 36% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge HNTT2); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 08165500). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.