2026-03-05T18:00:00-07:00
The National Weather Service in Denver has issued a Fire Weather Watch for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect Thursday afternoon. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 241, 245, 246 and 247. * TIMING...Thursday afternoon. * WINDS...South 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 percent. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be favorable for rapid fire spread. Avoid outdoor burning and any activity that may produce a spark and start a wildfire.
Summary
Total streamflow across the
Lampasas River
was last observed at
163
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
323
acre-ft of water today; about 157%
of normal.
River levels are high.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
104 cfs,
with recent peaks last observed
on
2025-07-08 when daily discharge volume was observed at
17,360 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the
Lampasas Rv Nr Kempner
reporting a streamflow rate of 163 cfs.
However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the
Lampasas Rv At Ding Dong
with a gauge stage of 7.22 ft.
This river is monitored from 3 different streamgauging stations along the Lampasas River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 838 ft, the
Lampasas Rv Nr Kempner.
15-Day Weather Outlook
River Details
| Last Updated | 2026-03-03 |
| Discharge Volume | 323 ACRE-FT |
| Streamflow |
163.0 cfs
0.0 cfs (0.0%) |
| Percent of Normal | 156.68% |
| Maximum |
17,360.0 cfs
2025-07-08 |
| Seasonal Avg | cfs |
River Streamflow Levels
| Streamgauge | Streamflow | Gauge Stage | 24hr Change (%) | % Normal | Minimum (cfs) | Maximum (cfs) | Air Temp | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Lampasas Rv Nr Kempner
USGS 08103800 |
163 cfs | 1.85 ft | 0 | |||||
|
Lampasas Rv At Ding Dong
USGS 08103940 |
27 cfs | 7.22 ft | -12.17 | |||||
|
Lampasas Rv Nr Belton
USGS 08104100 |
6 cfs | 1.54 ft | 0 |
Seasonal Discharge Comparison
Maximum Streamflow Discharge
Streamflow Elevation Profile
The river has a rich history dating back to the Comanche and Tonkawa tribes. It was later used by settlers for agricultural purposes. Today, the river is used for recreational activities such as fishing, kayaking, and swimming. The hydrology of the Lampasas River is impacted by a number of reservoirs and dams, including the Stillhouse Hollow Reservoir and the Belton Lake. These reservoirs help to regulate the water flow and provide water for irrigation and other uses. The Lampasas River basin is also an important agricultural area, producing crops such as cotton, corn, and wheat.