Brazos River Flow Today
As of October 19, 2026 at 2:55 AM, the Brazos River is flowing at 2,730 cfs near South Bend, TX and down 45% in 24 hours. 14 of 15 USGS gauges reported in the last 3 days; flows range from 2.7 to 2,730 cfs. ❤ Favorite
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Brazos 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 South Bend, the Brazos River is running 2,730 cfs, down 45% since yesterday. Along the river, 10 of 12 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 53% of normal).
In the last 24 hours the river is rising at Waco (+20%) and Aquilla (+10%); dropping at Seymour (-48%) and South Bend (-45%).
Highest against normal: Aquilla at 361%. Lowest: Glen Rose at 11%.
How the Brazos 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
- Seymour1,280 ft 1,160 cfs
- South Bend1,013 ft 2,730 cfs
- Graford878 ft 84 cfs91%
- Palo Pinto845 ft 71 cfs73%
- Granbury623 ft 13 cfs80%
- Glen Rose563 ft 2.7 cfs11%
- Aquilla429 ft 258 cfs361%
- Waco351 ft 53 cfs31%
- Highbank282 ft 159 cfs55%
- Sh 21 Near Bryan222 ft 341 cfs65%
- Hempstead126 ft 465 cfs49%
- San Felipe111 ft 534 cfs51%
- Richmond33 ft 580 cfs47%
- Rosharon6 ft 615 cfs42%
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 Brazos River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (53%).
Brazos River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Brazos River At Seymour TX
Oct 19, 2:45 AM · USGS 08082500 |
1,160 cfs | · | -48% | 4.18 ft | 7.8 ft below | 1,280 ft |
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Brazos River Near South Bend TX
Oct 19, 2:55 AM · USGS 08088000 |
2,730 cfs | · | -45% | 9.48 ft | 11.5 ft below | 1,013 ft |
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Brazos River Near Graford TX
Oct 19, 2:00 AM · USGS 08088610 |
84 cfs | 91% | 0% | 65.06 ft | · | 878 ft |
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Brazos River Near Palo Pinto TX
Oct 19, 2:45 AM · USGS 08089000 |
71 cfs | 73% | -19% | 1.02 ft | 15.0 ft below | 845 ft |
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Brazos River Near Dennis TX
Last reported Oct 15 · USGS 08090800 |
66 cfs | · | · | 1.70 ft | flood 21.0 ft | 713 ft |
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Brazos River Ds Lake Granbury Near Granbury TX
Oct 19, 2:15 AM · USGS 08090905 |
13 cfs | 80% | 0% | 10.17 ft | · | 623 ft |
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Brazos River Near Glen Rose TX
Oct 19, 2:00 AM · USGS 08091000 |
2.7 cfs | 11% | 0% | 4.01 ft | 25.0 ft below | 563 ft |
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Brazos River Near Aquilla TX
Oct 19, 2:00 AM · USGS 08093100 |
258 cfs | 361% | +10% | 7.06 ft | 21.9 ft below | 429 ft |
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Brazos River At Waco TX
Oct 19, 2:45 AM · USGS 08096500 |
53 cfs | 31% | +20% | 1.11 ft | 25.9 ft below | 351 ft |
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Brazos River Near Highbank TX
Oct 19, 2:00 AM · USGS 08098290 |
159 cfs | 55% | -8% | 1.67 ft | 33.3 ft below | 282 ft |
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Brazos River At Sh 21 Near Bryan TX
Oct 19, 2:15 AM · USGS 08108700 |
341 cfs | 65% | -1% | 7.19 ft | 44.8 ft below | 222 ft |
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Brazos River Near Hempstead TX
Oct 19, 2:15 AM · USGS 08111500 |
465 cfs | 49% | -2% | 9.41 ft | 40.6 ft below | 126 ft |
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Brazos River At San Felipe TX
Oct 19, 2:30 AM · USGS 08111850 |
534 cfs | 51% | -3% | 93.01 ft | 29.5 ft below | 111 ft |
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Brazos River At Richmond TX
Oct 19, 2:15 AM · USGS 08114000 |
580 cfs | 47% | -6% | 8.44 ft | 36.6 ft below | 33 ft |
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Brazos River Near Rosharon TX
Oct 19, 2:45 AM · USGS 08116650 |
615 cfs | 42% | -8% | 4.90 ft | 38.1 ft below | 6 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 Brazos River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Brazos River streamflow over time
Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river.
Maximum streamflow by year
Brazos River
The Brazos River is the longest river in Texas, stretching over 840 miles from the edge of the Llano Estacado to the Gulf of Mexico. The river's name comes from the Spanish word "brazos," meaning "arms," which reflects the many branches of the river. The Brazos River has played a significant role in Texas's history, serving as a trade route for Native Americans and later as a source of water for settlers. Today, the Brazos River Basin provides water for agriculture, industry, and recreation, and several reservoirs and dams have been built along the river to manage its flow. Some of the most notable reservoirs/dams on the Brazos River include Possum Kingdom Lake, Lake Whitney, and Lake Granbury. The river is also popular for various recreational activities such as fishing, boating, swimming, and camping.
Fishing near the Brazos River
About the Brazos River
How is the Brazos River flowing right now?
As of October 19, 2026, the Brazos River is flowing at 2,730 cfs near South Bend, TX. Across its 15 USGS gauges, current flows range from 2.7 to 2,730 cfs. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Brazos River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Brazos River is at 53% 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 Brazos River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for Seymour (12.0 ft), South Bend (21.0 ft), Palo Pinto (16.0 ft), Dennis (21.0 ft), Glen Rose (29.0 ft), Aquilla (29.0 ft), Waco (27.0 ft), Highbank (35.0 ft), Sh 21 Near Bryan (52.0 ft), Hempstead (50.0 ft), San Felipe (122.5 ft), Richmond (45.0 ft), Rosharon (43.0 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.