Lampasas River Flow Today
As of November 3, 2026 at 2:00 AM, the Lampasas River is flowing at 42 cfs near Kempner, TX — 183% of normal for the date and up 72% in 24 hours. 3 of 3 USGS gauges reported in the last 3 days; flows range from 9.4 to 42 cfs. ❤ Favorite
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Lampasas 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 Kempner, the Lampasas River is running 42 cfs — 183% of normal, up 72% since yesterday. Along the river, 2 of 3 reporting gauges are above normal (the typical gauge is at 114% of normal).
In the last 24 hours the river is rising at Kempner (+72%).
Highest against normal: Kempner at 183%. Lowest: Belton at 104%.
How the Lampasas 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
- Kempner838 ft 42 cfs183%
- Ding Dong672 ft 31 cfs114%
- Belton483 ft 9.4 cfs104%
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 Lampasas River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (114%).
Lampasas River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Lampasas River Near Kempner TX
Nov 3, 2:00 AM · USGS 08103800 |
42 cfs | 183% | +72% | 1.36 ft | 16.6 ft below | 838 ft |
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Lampasas River At Ding Dong TX
Nov 3, 1:45 AM · USGS 08103940 |
31 cfs | 114% | -8% | 7.24 ft | · | 672 ft |
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Lampasas River Near Belton TX
Nov 3, 1:55 AM · USGS 08104100 |
9.4 cfs | 104% | +4% | 1.60 ft | · | 483 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.
Dams & reservoirs on the Lampasas River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Lampasas River streamflow over time
Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river.
Maximum streamflow by year
Lampasas River
The Lampasas River is a 75-mile-long river located in central Texas. 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.
Fishing near the Lampasas River
About the Lampasas River
How is the Lampasas River flowing right now?
As of November 3, 2026, the Lampasas River is flowing at 42 cfs near Kempner, TX, about 183% of normal for the date. Across its 3 USGS gauges, current flows range from 9.4 to 42 cfs. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Lampasas River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Lampasas River is at 114% 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 Lampasas River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for Kempner (18.0 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.