Brazos River Flow Today
As of October 7, 2026 at 2:15 AM, the Brazos River is flowing at 1,510 cfs at Richmond, TX — 93% of normal for the date and down 14% in 24 hours. 15 of 15 USGS gauges reported in the last 3 days; flows range from 0 to 1,510 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 Richmond, the Brazos River is running 1,510 cfs — 93% of normal, down 14% since yesterday. Along the river, 8 of 15 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 86% of normal).
In the last 24 hours the river is rising at Sh 21 Near Bryan (+93%); dropping at Graford (-87%) and Waco (-81%).
Highest against normal: Glen Rose at 613%. Lowest: South Bend at 0%.
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 0.2 cfs1%
- South Bend1,013 ft 0 cfs0%
- Graford878 ft 20 cfs13%
- Palo Pinto845 ft 61 cfs86%
- Dennis713 ft 130 cfs79%
- Granbury623 ft 12 cfs72%
- Glen Rose563 ft 65 cfs613%
- Aquilla429 ft 195 cfs233%
- Waco351 ft 12 cfs24%
- Highbank282 ft 443 cfs287%
- Sh 21 Near Bryan222 ft 1,480 cfs325%
- Hempstead126 ft 1,160 cfs91%
- San Felipe111 ft 1,050 cfs120%
- Richmond33 ft 1,510 cfs93%
- Rosharon6 ft 1,430 cfs84%
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 (86%).
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 7, 2:45 AM · USGS 08082500 |
0.2 cfs | 1% | -57% | 0.54 ft | 11.5 ft below | 1,280 ft |
|
Brazos River Near South Bend TX
Oct 7, 2:55 AM · USGS 08088000 |
0 cfs | 0% | · | 2.73 ft | 18.3 ft below | 1,013 ft |
|
Brazos River Near Graford TX
Oct 7, 2:00 AM · USGS 08088610 |
20 cfs | 13% | -87% | 64.61 ft | · | 878 ft |
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Brazos River Near Palo Pinto TX
Oct 7, 2:45 AM · USGS 08089000 |
61 cfs | 86% | -2% | 0.95 ft | 15.1 ft below | 845 ft |
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Brazos River Near Dennis TX
Oct 7, 2:45 AM · USGS 08090800 |
130 cfs | 79% | -26% | 2.03 ft | 19.0 ft below | 713 ft |
|
Brazos River Ds Lake Granbury Near Granbury TX
Oct 7, 2:15 AM · USGS 08090905 |
12 cfs | 72% | -28% | 10.16 ft | · | 623 ft |
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Brazos River Near Glen Rose TX
Oct 7, 2:00 AM · USGS 08091000 |
65 cfs | 613% | -21% | 4.32 ft | 24.7 ft below | 563 ft |
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Brazos River Near Aquilla TX
Oct 7, 2:00 AM · USGS 08093100 |
195 cfs | 233% | -26% | 6.75 ft | 22.3 ft below | 429 ft |
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Brazos River At Waco TX
Oct 7, 2:45 AM · USGS 08096500 |
12 cfs | 24% | -81% | 1.17 ft | 25.8 ft below | 351 ft |
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Brazos River Near Highbank TX
Oct 7, 2:00 AM · USGS 08098290 |
443 cfs | 287% | -59% | 2.24 ft | 32.8 ft below | 282 ft |
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Brazos River At Sh 21 Near Bryan TX
Oct 7, 2:15 AM · USGS 08108700 |
1,480 cfs | 325% | +93% | 9.59 ft | 42.4 ft below | 222 ft |
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Brazos River Near Hempstead TX
Oct 7, 2:15 AM · USGS 08111500 |
1,160 cfs | 91% | 0% | 10.89 ft | 39.1 ft below | 126 ft |
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Brazos River At San Felipe TX
Oct 7, 2:30 AM · USGS 08111850 |
1,050 cfs | 120% | -8% | 93.58 ft | 28.9 ft below | 111 ft |
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Brazos River At Richmond TX
Oct 7, 2:15 AM · USGS 08114000 |
1,510 cfs | 93% | -14% | 10.01 ft | 35.0 ft below | 33 ft |
|
Brazos River Near Rosharon TX
Oct 7, 2:45 AM · USGS 08116650 |
1,430 cfs | 84% | -19% | 6.59 ft | 36.4 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 7, 2026, the Brazos River is flowing at 1,510 cfs at Richmond, TX, about 93% of normal for the date. Across its 15 USGS gauges, current flows range from 0 to 1,510 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 86% 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.