River stage
Medina River
- River level
- Normal
- Status
- Below flood stage
Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS
- Gauges reporting
- 8 of 8
- Above flood stage
- 0
- Above action stage
- 0
- Overall
- Below flood stage
- Publisher
- NWS · USGS
In brief
On Oct 13, 2026, 8 of 8 gauges on the Medina River reported, and none was above flood stage.
Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges
Medina River levels, gauge by gauge
The Medina River is measured at 8 gauges. Flood stages are set per gauge, so the same river is "high" at one town and normal at the next.
| Location | Level | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Bandera | 3.65 ft | normal, falling |
| Pipe Creek | 4.99 ft | no flood stage set |
| La Coste | 6.15 ft | normal, falling |
| Macdona | 0.00 ft | no flood stage set |
| Medina Lake | 1020.56 ft | normal, steady |
| Medina | 4.29 ft | no flood stage set |
| San Antonio US 281S | 2.97 ft | below flood stage |
| Somerset | 4.08 ft | normal, steady |
Recent levels on the Medina River
The gauge with the fullest recent record on this river is Bandera, TX, with 122 days of readings.
Other rivers nearby
- Cibolo Creek 6 gauges
- Frio River 5 gauges
- Sabinal River 4 gauges
- Comal River 1 gauge
- Guadalupe River (TX) 22 gauges
- Blanco River 7 gauges
- Nueces River 13 gauges
- San Marcos River 3 gauges
Frequently asked questions
Is the Medina River flooding right now?
No. Every one of the 8 reporting gauges on the Medina River is below flood stage as of 2026-10-13.
How high is the Medina River?
The river is measured at several points and each reads a different height. Bandera is at 3.65 ft; La Coste is at 6.15 ft; Medina Lake is at 1020.56 ft; Somerset is at 4.08 ft.
Where is the Medina River measured?
The National Weather Service and USGS operate 8 gauges on the Medina 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.