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Concho River Flow Today

As of October 3, 2026 at 2:55 AM, the Concho River is flowing at 5 cfs at San Angelo, TX — 54% of normal for the date and down 67% in 24 hours. 2 of 2 USGS gauges reported in the last 3 days; flows range from 0 to 5 cfs. ❤ Favorite

USGS gauges
2 2 reporting · upstream → down
Concho River At San Angelo: 54% of normalConcho River At Paint Rock: 0% of normal
Typical gauge
27% of normal for the date
0%normal200%
Biggest flow now
5cfs San Angelo
Updated
Oct 3, 2:55 AM
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River briefing · Oct 3, 2026

Concho 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 San Angelo, the Concho River is running 5 cfs — 54% of normal, down 67% since yesterday. Along the river, 2 of 2 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 27% of normal).

In the last 24 hours the river is dropping at San Angelo (-67%).

Headwaters to mouth

How the Concho 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

  1. San Angelo1,800 ft 5 cfs54%
  2. Paint Rock1,592 ft 0 cfs0%

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 Concho River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (27%).

Typical gauge 27%
0%50%100% · normal150%200%+
Much below normal1Below normal1Near normal0Above normal0Much above normal0

Concho River flow report

2 gauges
Streamgage Streamflow % of normal 24h Gage height To flood stage Elevation
Concho River At San Angelo TX
Oct 3, 2:55 AM · USGS 08136000
5 cfs 54% -67% 1.51 ft 24.5 ft below 1,800 ft
Concho River At Paint Rock TX
Oct 3, 2:00 AM · USGS 08136500
0 cfs 0% · 12.43 ft 13.6 ft below 1,592 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.

History

Concho River streamflow over time

Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river (this total last updated 2026-09-26; the live gauge readings above are current).

Maximum streamflow by year

About this river

Concho River

The Concho River is a 76-mile-long river located in west-central Texas. The river's name comes from the numerous shells, or conch, found along its banks. The river has a rich history dating back to the 1700s, with the first European exploration in the area conducted by Spanish explorers. The Concho River is a tributary of the Colorado River and is fed by numerous springs and creeks. The river is home to two major reservoirs: the O.H. Ivie Reservoir and the Twin Buttes Reservoir. These reservoirs provide water for irrigation and municipal use in the surrounding areas. The Concho River also has significant recreational use, with activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming popular among visitors. Additionally, the river and surrounding area support various agricultural activities, including livestock grazing and crop production.

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FAQ

About the Concho River

How is the Concho River flowing right now?

As of October 3, 2026, the Concho River is flowing at 5 cfs at San Angelo, TX, about 54% of normal for the date. Across its 2 USGS gauges, current flows range from 0 to 5 cfs. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.

Is the Concho River running high or low?

The typical gauge on the Concho River is at 27% 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 Concho River?

The National Weather Service sets flood stages for San Angelo (26.0 ft), Paint Rock (26.0 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.

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