Brazos River

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Brazos River Levels

June 9 2023

40,027 ACRE-FT

Discharge Volume Today
-3990.0 cfs (-16.51%) since yesterday
17.28% of normal Very Low

Total streamflow across the Brazos River was last observed at 20180 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 40027 acre-ft of water today; about 17% of normal. River levels are low and may signify a drought. Average streamflow for this time of year is 116806 cfs, with recent peaks last observed at 475,468 cfs on 2016-06-04.

Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the Brazos Rv Nr South Bend reporting a streamflow rate of 4,890 cfs. However, the deepest point on the river is located at the Brazos Rv At San Felipe with a gage stage of 94.79 ft. This river is monitored from 15 different streamgauging stations along the Brazos River, the highest being perched at an elevation of 1,280 ft, the Brazos Rv At Seymour.

River Summary: 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.


Area Surface Flows

Streamgauge Streamflow River Stage 24hr Change (%) % Normal Minimum (cfs) Maximum (cfs) Air Temp Elevation
Brazos Rv At Seymour
USGS 08082500
1110 cfs 4.35 ft -47.64
Brazos Rv Nr South Bend
USGS 08088000
4890 cfs 11.78 ft -27.23
Brazos Rv Nr Graford
USGS 08088610
917 cfs 67.91 ft 0.88
Brazos Rv Nr Palo Pinto
USGS 08089000
926 cfs 3.16 ft 629.13
Brazos Rv Nr Dennis
USGS 08090800
140 cfs 2.14 ft -10.26
Brazos Rv Ds Lk Granbury Nr Granbury
USGS 08090905
15 cfs 10.43 ft -18.92
Brazos Rv Nr Glen Rose
USGS 08091000
43 cfs 4.29 ft 100
Brazos Rv Nr Aquilla
USGS 08093100
84 cfs 6.26 ft 228.91
Brazos Rv At Waco
USGS 08096500
54 cfs 1.2 ft 121.63
Brazos Rv Nr Highbank
USGS 08098290
247 cfs 1.97 ft -20.58
Brazos Rv At Sh 21 Nr Bryan
USGS 08108700
923 cfs 8.57 ft -12.1
Brazos Rv Nr Hempstead
USGS 08111500
3100 cfs 13.51 ft 0.98
Brazos Rv At San Felipe
USGS 08111850
3240 cfs 94.79 ft -4.14
Brazos Rv At Richmond
USGS 08114000
3800 cfs 12.38 ft -18.8
Brazos Rv Nr Rosharon
USGS 08116650
4040 cfs 9.97 ft -3.81

Brazos River Peak Annual Discharge

Brazos River maximum total discharge

Brazos River Seasonal Comparison

Year over year discharge


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