+230.22 cfs (+16.43%) since yesterday
107.34% of Normal
•
18 Streamgauges
Total streamflow across the
Guadalupe River
was last observed at
1,631
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
3,236
acre-ft of water today; about 107%
of normal.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
1,520 cfs,
with recent peaks last observed
on
2024-01-27 when daily discharge volume was observed at
74,197 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the
Guadalupe Rv Nr Tivoli
reporting a streamflow rate of 311 cfs.
However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the
Guadalupe Rv At Fm 1117 Nr Seguin
with a gauge stage of 11.82 ft.
This river is monitored from 18 different streamgauging stations along the Guadalupe River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 1,725 ft, the
Guadalupe Rv At Hunt.
Last Updated
2024-10-25
Streamflow
1,631.35 cfs
Percent of Normal
107.34%
Maximum
74,197.0 cfs
2024-01-27
About the guadalupe river
The Guadalupe River is a 230-mile-long river that flows from the Texas Hill Country to the Gulf of Mexico. The river was named by Spanish explorers who discovered the area on the feast day of Our Lady of Guadalupe. The hydrology of the river is influenced by both natural factors, such as rainfall and evaporation, and human factors, such as water usage and dam management. The river has several reservoirs and dams, including Canyon Lake, Lake McQueeney, and Lake Placid. These structures are used for flood control, water supply, and hydroelectric power generation. The Guadalupe River is a popular recreational destination for fishing, swimming, and tubing, and also supports agricultural uses such as irrigation for crops like rice and sugarcane. The river is an important ecological resource, providing habitat for a diverse range of plant and animal species.