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GUADALUPE RIVER

River flows across 18 streamgages of the Guadalupe River

Last Updated: November 9, 2025


Total streamflow across the Guadalupe River was last observed at 2,083 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 4,131 acre-ft of water today; about 92% of normal. Average streamflow for this time of year is 2,276 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 396 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 11.58 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 2025-11-09
Discharge Volume 4,131 ACRE-FT
Streamflow 2,082.9 cfs
-6.0 cfs (-0.29%)
Percent of Normal 91.51%
Maximum 74,197.0 cfs
2024-01-27
Seasonal Avg cfs
       
River Streamflow Levels
Created with Highcharts 8.0.0Total River Discharge (cfs)31. Oct1. Nov2. Nov3. Nov4. Nov5. Nov6. Nov7. Nov8. Nov9. Nov01k2k3k
Seasonal Discharge Comparison
Created with Highcharts 8.0.0Total River Discharge (cfs)1. Jan1. Feb1. Mar1. Apr1. May1. Jun1. Jul1. Aug1. Sep1. Oct1. Nov1. Dec1. Jan025k50k75k100k
Maximum Streamflow Discharge
Created with Highcharts 8.0.0YearAnnual Peak Discharge(cfs)2022.820232023.22023.42023.62023.820242024.22024.42024.62024.82025202…2025.240k50k60k70k80k
Streamflow Elevation Profile
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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.