Comal River Flow Today
As of October 3, 2026 at 2:45 AM, the Comal River is flowing at 148 cfs at New Braunfels, TX — 82% of normal for the date and up 1% in 24 hours. 3 of 3 USGS gauges reported in the last 3 days; flows range from 55 to 148 cfs. ❤ Favorite
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Comal 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 New Braunfels, the Comal River is running 148 cfs — 82% of normal, up 1% since yesterday. Along the river, 1 of 3 reporting gauges are near normal (the typical gauge is at 99% of normal).
In the last 24 hours the river is rising at Landa Lake (+21%).
Highest against normal: Landa Lake at 121%. Lowest: New Braunfels at 82%.
How the Comal 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
- Landa Lake625 ft 83 cfs121%
- Landa Lake615 ft 55 cfs99%
- New Braunfels598 ft 148 cfs82%
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 Comal River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (99%).
Comal River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Comal River (nc) Near Landa Lake TX
Oct 3, 2:15 AM · USGS 08168932 |
83 cfs | 121% | +21% | 0.48 ft | · | 625 ft |
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Comal River (oc) Near Landa Lake TX
Oct 3, 2:30 AM · USGS 08168913 |
55 cfs | 99% | -1% | 1.87 ft | · | 615 ft |
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Comal River At New Braunfels TX
Oct 3, 2:45 AM · USGS 08169000 |
148 cfs | 82% | +1% | 3.67 ft | 7.3 ft below | 598 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 Comal River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Comal River streamflow over time
Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river.
Maximum streamflow by year
Comal River
The Comal River is a scenic 2.5-mile-long river located in central Texas. 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.
Fishing near the Comal River
About the Comal River
How is the Comal River flowing right now?
As of October 3, 2026, the Comal River is flowing at 148 cfs at New Braunfels, TX, about 82% of normal for the date. Across its 3 USGS gauges, current flows range from 55 to 148 cfs. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Comal River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Comal River is at 99% 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 Comal River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for New Braunfels (11.0 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.