River stage
New Braunfels, Guadalupe River
- River level
- 2.00 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -0.05 ft
- Recent high
- 2.51 ft
- Recent low
- 1.83 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS NBRT2
- 30-day change
- -0.13 ft
- Average
- 2.17 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 38.00 ft
In brief
The Guadalupe River at New Braunfels, TX read 2.00 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 4.00 ft below action stage. That is 0.13 ft lower than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge NBRT2
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 38.00 ft | 1869-08-08 |
| 2 | 38.00 ft | 1913-12-13 |
| 3 | 35.57 ft | 1998-10-17 |
| 4 | 32.95 ft | 1935-06-15 |
| 5 | 32.48 ft | 1932-07-03 |
| 6 | 31.65 ft | 1972-05-12 |
| 7 | 30.70 ft | 1952-09-11 |
| 8 | 28.95 ft | 2002-07-06 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 5.00 ft
Flow exceeds lowest banks.
- 6.00 ft
Minor lowland flooding reaches the lower portions of campsites along River Road. Water reaches the bridge floor at Gruene Road.
- 7.00 ft
Minor lowland flooding reaches the lowest sections of River Road above New Braunfels threatening sleeping campers, autos and gear on low areas near and above Gruene. The bridge on Gruene Road becomes flooded and impassable.
- 10.00 ft
Moderate lowland floodng closes several sections of River Road. Campers autos and equipment along the river can be washed downstream.
- 12.50 ft
Several sections of River Road flood. Autos, gear and sleeping campers can wash downstream from low banks adjacent to the river. Flow is well into the flood plain through New Braunfels.
- 14.00 ft
Major lowland flooding threatens lowest homes. Numerous roads, streets and low bridges are flooded. River Road and camping areas upstream are severely flooded and extremely dangerous.
- 17.00 ft
The Common Street bridge floor over the Guadalupe River floods. Lowest homes are threatened. Much of River Road floods. Sleeping campers, autos and gear on the Guadalupe River banks can wash downstream.
- 21.00 ft
Major flooding puts 4 feet of water over the Common Street bridge. River Road upstream and adjoining campgrounds are severely flooded and extremely dangerous. Lowest homes in New Braunfels are threatened. The bridge at Gruene is under more than 15 feet of water.
- 25.00 ft
Disastrous life threatening flooding occurs below Canyon Dam to below Seguin. Roads near the river flood severely and are extremely dangerous to motorists. Campgrounds along River Road flood. Much of River Road is impassable and extremely dangerous for auto traffic. Visitors should not evacuate in cars on River Road. Evacuate on foot directly away from the river up canyon walls. Lowest homes in New Braunfels flood severely.
- 29.00 ft
Disastrous life threatening flooding has the potential to drown people in the flood plain below Canyon Dam to below Seguin. Recreational camps along River Road below Canyon Dam flood severely. River Road is impassable. Visitors should evacuate on foot away from the river. Hundreds of homes in New Braunfels, Treasure Island and Seguin flood severely with some homes washing downstream.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Guadalupe River flooding at New Braunfels?
No. The Guadalupe River at New Braunfels is at 2.0 ft, 4.0 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at New Braunfels?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 6 ft, minor flooding 7 ft, moderate flooding 10 ft and major flooding 14 ft.
What is the highest the Guadalupe River has been at New Braunfels?
The highest crest on record is 38.0 ft, on 1869-08-08.
Is the Guadalupe River high or low right now at New Braunfels?
At 2.0 ft it is higher than 11% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge NBRT2); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 08168500). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.