-1120.0 cfs (-12.93%) since yesterday
40.18% of normal
•
Very Low
Total streamflow across the
Brazos River
was last observed at
7,542
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
14,959
acre-ft of water today; about 40%
of normal.
River levels are low and may signify a drought.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
18,769 cfs,
with recent peaks last observed
on
2016-06-04 when daily discharge volume was observed at
475,468 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the
Brazos Rv Nr Rosharon
reporting a streamflow rate of 1,470 cfs.
However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the
Brazos Rv At San Felipe
with a gauge stage of 93.56 ft.
This river is monitored from 15 different streamgauging stations along the Brazos River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 1,280 ft, the
Brazos Rv At Seymour.
Last Updated
2024-09-08
Streamflow
7,542.0 cfs
Percent of Normal
40.18%
Maximum
475,468.0 cfs
2016-06-04
About the 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.