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River stage

San Saba River

River level
Normal
Status
Below flood stage

Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS

Gauges reporting
3 of 3
Above flood stage
0
Above action stage
0
Overall
Below flood stage
Publisher
NWS · USGS

In brief

On Oct 13, 2026, 3 of 3 gauges on the San Saba River reported, and none was above flood stage.

Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges

San Saba River levels, gauge by gauge

The San Saba River is measured at 3 gauges. Flood stages are set per gauge, so the same river is "high" at one town and normal at the next.

LocationState Level Flood stage Status
Brady TX 2.22 ft 18.00 ft normal, steady
Menard TX 2.79 ft 18.00 ft normal, steady
San Saba TX 2.87 ft 24.00 ft normal, steady

Recent levels on the San Saba River

The gauge with the fullest recent record on this river is Menard, TX, with 122 days of readings.

Full history for Menard →

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Frequently asked questions

Is the San Saba River flooding right now?

No. Every one of the 3 reporting gauges on the San Saba River is below flood stage as of 2026-10-13.

How high is the San Saba River?

The river is measured at several points and each reads a different height. Brady is at 2.22 ft; Menard is at 2.79 ft; San Saba is at 2.87 ft.

Where is the San Saba River measured?

The National Weather Service and USGS operate 3 gauges on the San Saba 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.