River Conditions
Illustrated map of Lake Travis

River stage

Brady, San Saba River

River level
2.22 ft
Status
Below flood stage
Action stage
16.00 ft
Flood stage
18.00 ft
Record crest
30.53 ft

Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS BSST2

Record crest
30.53 ft
Flood stage
18.00 ft
Moderate flood
23.00 ft
Major flood
28.00 ft
Crest date
2025-07-04

In brief

The San Saba River at Brady, TX read 2.22 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 13.78 ft below action stage.

Source: National Weather Service gauge BSST2

Stage threshold profile

Action stage 16.00 ftMinor flooding 18.00 ftModerate flooding 23.00 ftMajor flooding 28.00 ft CURRENT 2.22 ft

Highest crests on record

RankCrestDate
1 30.53 ft 2025-07-04
2 29.10 ft 1938-07-23
3 25.90 ft 1930-10-06
4 25.50 ft 1980-09-08
5 24.80 ft 1952-09-10
6 22.40 ft 1955-05-18
7 21.64 ft 1990-07-16
8 20.99 ft 1990-09-18

Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.

What happens at each level

  1. 18.00 ft

    Minor lowland flooding will occur. Picnic area at rest stop off of US HWY 87 will begin flooding.

  2. 23.00 ft

    Moderate lowland flooding will occur. Picnic area at rest stop on US HWY 87 will be inundated.

  3. 28.00 ft

    Major lowland flooding will occur. No access to the picnic area at rest stop on US HWY 87. Utility pole at the rest area are partially inundated and possibly damaged.

Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.

Frequently asked questions

Is the San Saba River flooding at Brady?

No. The San Saba River at Brady is at 2.22 ft, 13.78 ft below action stage.

What is the flood stage at Brady?

The National Weather Service sets action stage 16 ft, minor flooding 18 ft, moderate flooding 23 ft and major flooding 28 ft.

What is the highest the San Saba River has been at Brady?

The highest crest on record is 30.53 ft, on 2025-07-04.

Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge BSST2); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 08144600). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.