River stage
Glen Rose, Paluxy River
- River level
- 1.69 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -0.04 ft
- Recent high
- 2.04 ft
- Recent low
- 0.85 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS GROT2
- 30-day change
- +0.83 ft
- Average
- 1.62 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 27.20 ft
In brief
The Paluxy River at Glen Rose, TX read 1.69 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 18.31 ft below action stage. That is 0.83 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge GROT2
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27.20 ft | 1908-04-17 |
| 2 | 26.00 ft | 1918-11-01 |
| 3 | 26.00 ft | 1922-05-21 |
| 4 | 25.40 ft | 1959-10-04 |
| 5 | 25.10 ft | 1949-05-17 |
| 6 | 24.12 ft | 1957-04-26 |
| 7 | 22.91 ft | 1979-05-03 |
| 8 | 22.50 ft | 1955-05-19 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 22.00 ft
Minor flooding will occur along the river. Some recreational areas behind homes will flood. Several recreational areas through glen rose will see minor flooding.
- 26.00 ft
Moderate flooding will occur along the river reach. Several recreational areas along the river through glen rose will flood. A few low water crossings will flood, as will several rural roads and farm and ranch lands along the river.
- 30.00 ft
Major flooding will occur along the river reach. Several homes near the river will flood. The mobile homes near the gage will flooded. Low water crossings in glen rose, as well as farm and ranch lands near the river, will be inundated.
- 33.00 ft
Major flooding will occur along the river. Several homes will be underwater. Low water crossings in glen rose and farm and ranch lands near the river will be well underwater.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Paluxy River flooding at Glen Rose?
No. The Paluxy River at Glen Rose is at 1.69 ft, 18.31 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Glen Rose?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 20 ft, minor flooding 22 ft, moderate flooding 26 ft and major flooding 30 ft.
What is the highest the Paluxy River has been at Glen Rose?
The highest crest on record is 27.2 ft, on 1908-04-17.
Is the Paluxy River high or low right now at Glen Rose?
At 1.69 ft it is higher than 19% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge GROT2); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 08091500). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.