Brazos River River Levels

Total streamflow across the Brazos River was last observed at 4,311 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 8,551 acre-ft of water today; about 26% of normal. River levels are low and may signify a drought. Average streamflow for this time of year is 16,643 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 At Richmond reporting a streamflow rate of 902 cfs. However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the Brazos Rv At San Felipe with a gauge stage of 93.3 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.

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.