2026-05-06T15:00:00-06:00
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 9 inches expected, heaviest on colder surfaces and west of I-25. * WHERE...Fort Collins, Boulder and the western suburbs of Denver, Denver, and Castle Rock. * WHEN...From Tuesday evening through Wednesday afternoon. Heaviest Tuesday night into Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Heavy wet snow will accumulate on tree branches and powerlines, possibly causing them to break and lead to power outages. Despite lesser accumulations on roadways, slick and hazardous conditions are still possible for the Wednesday morning commute.
COMAL RIVER
Last Updated: May 4, 2026
Total streamflow across the
Comal River
was last observed at
268
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
532
acre-ft of water today; about 121%
of normal.
River levels are high.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
221 cfs,
with recent peaks last observed
on
2025-07-07 when daily discharge volume was observed at
1,608 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the
Comal Rv At New Braunfels
reporting a streamflow rate of 172 cfs.
This is also the highest stage along the Comal River, with a gauge stage of
3.74 ft at this location.
This river is monitored from 3 different streamgauging stations along the Comal River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 625 ft, the
Comal Rv (Nc) Nr Landa Lk.
Get the latest River Levels, Streamflow, and Hydrology for in River flows across 3 streamgages of the Comal River
15-Day Long Term Forecast
River Details
| Last Updated | 2026-05-04 |
| Discharge Volume | 532 ACRE-FT |
| Streamflow |
268.3 cfs
Past 24 Hours: -2.2 cfs (-0.81%) |
| Percent of Normal | 121.24% |
| Maximum |
1,608.0 cfs
2025-07-07 |
| Seasonal Avg | cfs |
River Streamflow Levels
| Streamgauge | Streamflow | Gauge Stage | 24hr Change (%) | % Normal | Minimum (cfs) | Maximum (cfs) | Air Temp | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Comal Rv (Nc) Nr Landa Lk
USGS 08168932 |
96 cfs | 0.49 ft | 4.11 | |||||
|
Comal Rv (Oc) Nr Landa Lk
USGS 08168913 |
44 cfs | 1.79 ft | 1.38 | |||||
|
Comal Rv At New Braunfels
USGS 08169000 |
172 cfs | 3.74 ft | -3.37 |
Seasonal Discharge Comparison
Maximum Streamflow Discharge
Streamflow Elevation Profile
It is a popular destination for tubing, swimming, and kayaking, and is known for its crystal-clear water and picturesque surroundings. Historically, the river was used by Native Americans for fishing and hunting, and later by German settlers for agriculture and transportation. The river is fed by natural springs and is protected by various environmental conservation programs. There are two dams on the Comal River, including the Comal Springs Dam and the Lake Dunlap Dam. These dams were constructed for flood control and to create reservoirs for water storage. The river is also used for irrigation purposes for nearby farmland.
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