Guadalupe River

Streamflow Hydrology Weather


Guadalupe River Levels

May 2 2024

8,652 ACRE-FT

Discharge Volume Today
-77.46 cfs (-1.74%) since yesterday
54.89% of normal Low

Total streamflow across the Guadalupe River was last observed at 4,362 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 8,652 acre-ft of water today; about 55% of normal. River levels are low and may signify a drought. Average streamflow for this time of year is 7,947 cfs, with recent peaks last observed on 2024-01-27 when daily discharge volume was observed at 74,197 cfs.

Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the Guadalupe Rv Nr Tivoli reporting a streamflow rate of 761 cfs. However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the Guadalupe Rv At Sh 35 Nr Tivoli with a gauge stage of 12.02 ft. This river is monitored from 18 different streamgauging stations along the Guadalupe River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 1,725 ft, the Guadalupe Rv At Hunt.

Last Updated 2024-05-01
Streamflow 4,361.84 cfs
Percent of Normal 54.89%
Maximum 74,197.0 cfs
2024-01-27

About the guadalupe river


The Guadalupe River is a 230-mile-long river that flows from the Texas Hill Country to the Gulf of Mexico. The river was named by Spanish explorers who discovered the area on the feast day of Our Lady of Guadalupe. The hydrology of the river is influenced by both natural factors, such as rainfall and evaporation, and human factors, such as water usage and dam management. The river has several reservoirs and dams, including Canyon Lake, Lake McQueeney, and Lake Placid. These structures are used for flood control, water supply, and hydroelectric power generation. The Guadalupe River is a popular recreational destination for fishing, swimming, and tubing, and also supports agricultural uses such as irrigation for crops like rice and sugarcane. The river is an important ecological resource, providing habitat for a diverse range of plant and animal species.

Streamgauge Streamflow Gauge Stage 24hr Change (%) % Normal Minimum (cfs) Maximum (cfs) Air Temp Elevation
Guadalupe Rv At Hunt
USGS 08165500
10 cfs 7.7 ft -13.27
Guadalupe Rv Abv Bear Ck At Kerrville
USGS 08166140
29 cfs 2.48 ft -18.32
Guadalupe Rv At Kerrville
USGS 08166200
13 cfs 1.31 ft -22.49
Guadalupe Rv Nr Center Point
USGS 08166250
24 cfs 3.43 ft -2.14
Guadalupe Rv At Comfort
USGS 08167000
27 cfs 3.24 ft -10.65
Guadalupe Rv Nr Spring Branch
USGS 08167500
27 cfs 1.77 ft -6.16
Guadalupe Rv At Sattler
USGS 08167800
63 cfs 4.16 ft 0
Guadalupe Rv Abv Comal Rv At New Braunfels
USGS 08168500
59 cfs 1.65 ft -7.04
Guadalupe Rv At Fm 1117 Nr Seguin
USGS 08169792
139 cfs 11.36 ft -25.14
Guadalupe Rv At Cr 143 Nr Gonzales
USGS 08169845
229 cfs 6.07 ft 0
Guadalupe Rv At Gonzales
USGS 08173900
479 cfs 11.65 ft 6.44
Guadalupe Rv At Hwy 183 Nr Hochheim
USGS 08174700
400 cfs 6.44 ft 29.41
Guadalupe Rv At Cuero
USGS 08175800
315 cfs 7.13 ft 54.79
Guadalupe Rv At Victoria
USGS 08176500
365 cfs 5.31 ft -21.98
Guadalupe R Abv Hwy 101 A San Jose Ca
USGS 11169025
62 cfs 5.52 ft 0
Guadalupe Rv Nr Bloomington
USGS 08177520
421 cfs 10.05 ft 2.47
Guadalupe Rv At Sh 35 Nr Tivoli
USGS 08188810
644 cfs 12.02 ft -12.15
Guadalupe Rv Nr Tivoli
USGS 08188800
761 cfs 3.71 ft -9.7

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Guadalupe River Maximum Total Discharge

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Guadalupe River Year Over Year Discharge


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