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GUADALUPE RIVER

Last Updated: December 17, 2025

Get the latest River Levels, Streamflow, and Hydrology for in River flows across 18 streamgages of the Guadalupe River


Summary

Total streamflow across the Guadalupe River was last observed at 2,323 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 4,607 acre-ft of water today; about 91% of normal. Average streamflow for this time of year is 2,565 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 432 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 11.42 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.

River Details

Last Updated 2025-12-17
Discharge Volume 4,607 ACRE-FT
Streamflow 2,322.5 cfs
-32.2 cfs (-1.37%)
Percent of Normal 90.55%
Maximum 74,197.0 cfs
2024-01-27
Seasonal Avg cfs
       
River Streamflow Levels
Streamgauge Streamflow Gauge Stage 24hr Change (%) % Normal Minimum (cfs) Maximum (cfs) Air Temp Elevation
Guadalupe Rv At Hunt
USGS 08165500
31 cfs 7.71 ft 6.55
Guadalupe Rv Abv Bear Ck At Kerrville
USGS 08166140
39 cfs 2.84 ft 11.05
Guadalupe Rv At Kerrville
USGS 08166200
35 cfs 1.27 ft -9.84
Guadalupe Rv Nr Center Point
USGS 08166250
47 cfs 4.4 ft 1.94
Guadalupe Rv At Comfort
USGS 08167000
48 cfs 2.88 ft 2.55
Guadalupe Rv Nr Spring Branch
USGS 08167500
45 cfs 2.06 ft 12.13
Guadalupe Rv At Sattler
USGS 08167800
61 cfs 4.19 ft 0
Guadalupe Rv Abv Comal Rv At New Braunfels
USGS 08168500
95 cfs 1.81 ft 6.38
Guadalupe Rv At Fm 1117 Nr Seguin
USGS 08169792
93 cfs 11.42 ft -2.51
Guadalupe Rv At Cr 143 Nr Gonzales
USGS 08169845
109 cfs 5.24 ft 1.87
Guadalupe Rv At Gonzales
USGS 08173900
192 cfs 10.96 ft 0
Guadalupe Rv At Hwy 183 Nr Hochheim
USGS 08174700
175 cfs 5.66 ft 1.74
Guadalupe Rv At Cuero
USGS 08175800
201 cfs 6.72 ft 0
Guadalupe Rv At Victoria
USGS 08176500
190 cfs 4.5 ft -2.06
Guadalupe R Abv Hwy 101 A San Jose Ca
USGS 11169025
33 cfs 5.23 ft 4.81
Guadalupe Rv Nr Bloomington
USGS 08177520
227 cfs 8.1 ft -5.02
Guadalupe Rv At Sh 35 Nr Tivoli
USGS 08188810
269 cfs 10.57 ft -10.63
Guadalupe Rv Nr Tivoli
USGS 08188800
432 cfs 2.06 ft -0.69
Seasonal Discharge Comparison
Maximum Streamflow Discharge
Streamflow Elevation Profile

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.