Blanco River Flow Today
As of October 22, 2026 at 3:00 AM, the Blanco River is flowing at 12 cfs at Fischer Store Rd Near Fischer, TX — 79% of normal for the date and down 7% in 24 hours. 5 of 5 USGS gauges reported in the last 3 days; flows range from 0 to 12 cfs. ❤ Favorite
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Blanco River conditions today
Where the river is running versus normal, what’s rising or dropping, and what it means for a trip — built from the live USGS readings below.
At Fischer Store Rd Near Fischer, the Blanco River is running 12 cfs — 79% of normal, down 7% since yesterday. Along the river, 5 of 5 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 15% of normal).
Highest against normal: Fischer Store Rd Near Fischer at 79%. Lowest: Kyle at 0%.
How the Blanco River compares to normal
Every reporting gauge from the top of the river to the bottom: bar length is today’s flow, colour is percent of normal for the date.
Flow along the river, upstream to downstream
- Fischer Store Rd Near Fischer916 ft 12 cfs79%
- Wimberley801 ft 4.7 cfs15%
- Halifax Rch Near Kyle688 ft 6 cfs46%
- Kyle633 ft 0 cfs0%
- San Marcos552 ft 0 cfs0%
Bar length uses a square-root scale so small headwater flows stay visible next to big downstream ones. Colour: <50% 50–90 90–110 110–150 150%+ of normal.
Where every gauge sits
One dot per Blanco River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (15%).
Blanco River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Blanco River At Fischer Store Rd Near Fischer TX
Oct 22, 3:00 AM · USGS 08170950 |
12 cfs | 79% | -7% | 3.63 ft | 13.4 ft below | 916 ft |
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Blanco River At Wimberley TX
Oct 22, 2:45 AM · USGS 08171000 |
4.7 cfs | 15% | -36% | 3.52 ft | 9.5 ft below | 801 ft |
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Blanco River At Halifax Rch Near Kyle TX
Oct 22, 2:30 AM · USGS 08171290 |
6 cfs | 46% | +8% | 0.85 ft | · | 688 ft |
|
Blanco River Near Kyle TX
Oct 22, 2:45 AM · USGS 08171300 |
0 cfs | 0% | · | 2.96 ft | · | 633 ft |
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Blanco River At San Marcos TX
Oct 22, 2:45 AM · USGS 08171350 |
0 cfs | 0% | · | 6.87 ft | 11.1 ft below | 552 ft |
USGS provisional data. Readings are in each gauge’s local time; gauges silent for more than 3 days are marked “Last reported”. Tap any gauge for its hydrograph, forecast and history.
Dams & reservoirs on the Blanco River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Blanco River streamflow over time
Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river.
Maximum streamflow by year
Blanco River
The Blanco River is a 87-mile long river that flows through the Texas Hill Country. It is known for its crystal-clear waters and is a popular spot for recreational activities such as swimming, kayaking, and fishing. The river is named after the Spanish word for "white," as the limestone riverbed gives the water a milky appearance. The river also has a rich history, as it was once used by Native Americans and early settlers as a source of water and transportation. In terms of hydrology, the Blanco River is known for its flash flooding, which can be dangerous for those in the area. There are several reservoirs and dams along the river, including the Blanco and Wimberley Dams, which are used for agricultural purposes and to control flooding.
Fishing near the Blanco River
About the Blanco River
How is the Blanco River flowing right now?
As of October 22, 2026, the Blanco River is flowing at 12 cfs at Fischer Store Rd Near Fischer, TX, about 79% of normal for the date. Across its 5 USGS gauges, current flows range from 0 to 12 cfs. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Blanco River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Blanco River is at 15% of normal for the date. Above 100% means higher than the historical average for this calendar day; below 100% means lower. The profile above shows which reaches are high or low.
What is flood stage on the Blanco River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for Fischer Store Rd Near Fischer (17.0 ft), Wimberley (13.0 ft), San Marcos (18.0 ft). The table shows how far each gauge is below its flood stage right now.
Where does the data come from?
Discharge and gage height are from the USGS National Water Information System; flood stages from the National Weather Service. The history chart sums every monitored gauge on the river.
Can I get alerts for a gauge?
Yes — open any gauge from the table, favorite it in the Snoflo app and set a flow threshold.