Leon River Flow
As of 2026-08-03, the Leon River is flowing at a combined 97 cfs across 5 USGS streamgauges — 12% of normal for this time of year, versus a seasonal average of 779 cfs.
Total streamflow across the Leon River was last observed at 97 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 192 acre-ft of water today; about 12% of normal. River levels are low and may signify a drought. Average streamflow for this time of year is 779 cfs, with recent peaks last observed on 2025-07-14 when daily discharge volume was observed at 9,238 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the Leon Rv Nr Belton reporting a streamflow rate of 63.8 cfs. This is also the highest stage along the Leon River, with a gauge stage of 3.91 ft at this location. This river is monitored from 5 different streamgauging stations along the Leon River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 1,230 ft, the Leon Rv Nr De Leon.
River streamflow levels
Daily aggregate streamflow across every monitored gauge along the Leon River. Use the range buttons to zoom in on a specific period.
Total streamflow
Sum of all monitored streamgauges · daily
Every streamgauge along the Leon River
All 5 USGS gauges Snoflo tracks for this river, with current flow, stage, recent change, percent of normal, and the gauge's all-time min / max. Click any header to sort. Cells are heatmapped relative to the column min/max -- darker blue = higher.
| Streamgauge▾ | Streamflow (cfs)▾ | Gauge stage (ft)▾ | 24h Δ (%)▾ | % Normal▾ | Min (cfs)▾ | Max (cfs)▾ | Elevation (ft)▾ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Leon Rv Nr De Leon
TX
USGS 08099100
|
· | 0.41 | · | 0% | 0 | 9,330 | 1,230 |
|
Leon Rv Nr Hasse
TX
USGS 08099500
|
15 | 3.59 | -4.4 | 58% | 0 | 14,700 | 1,123 |
|
Leon Rv Nr Hamilton
TX
USGS 08100000
|
5 | 3.75 | -14.7 | 15% | 0 | 14,400 | 1,024 |
|
Leon Rv At Gatesville
TX
USGS 08100500
|
18 | 2.70 | -2.7 | 141% | 0 | 15,800 | 759 |
|
Leon Rv Nr Belton
TX
USGS 08102500
|
64 | 3.91 | 0.0 | 165% | 0 | 6,620 | 478 |
Maximum streamflow discharge by year
The single highest aggregate discharge recorded each year. Spotting the multi-year trend reveals droughts vs. wet cycles long before the headline daily flow does.
Annual peak discharge
From the river's full record · one point per water year
Streamflow elevation profile
Each bubble is one gauge along the river, plotted by current streamflow (x-axis) vs elevation (y-axis), sized by gauge stage. Reading top-to-bottom traces the river from headwaters down to its mouth -- you can see flow accumulate as elevation drops.
Elevation vs streamflow
One point per monitored gauge · bubble size = gauge stage
Leon River
The Leon River is a major river in central Texas that flows for approximately 185 miles. The river has played a significant role in the region's history, serving as a transportation hub for trade and migration during the 19th century. Today, the Leon River serves as a vital source of water for agricultural purposes and is home to several reservoirs and dams, including Proctor Lake and Belton Lake. These man-made structures provide flood control and water storage for the region. Additionally, the Leon River supports recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and camping, making it a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts. Despite its importance to the region, the Leon River has faced challenges in recent years, including drought conditions and concerns over water quality.
Recreation along the Leon River
Fishing access and paddle runs Snoflo tracks within the watershed.
Track the Leon River in the Snoflo app
Set per-gauge push alerts (e.g. "alert me when flow at the Russian R Nr Healdsburg crosses 5,000 cfs"), and Snoflo's iOS app pushes the moment USGS reports the crossing.
About the Leon River
How is the Leon River flowing right now?
As of 2026-08-03, the Leon River is flowing at a combined 97 cfs across its USGS streamgauges, about 12% of normal for this date. The live per-gauge breakdown and 24-hour trend are shown above.
Is the Leon River running high or low right now?
Check the percent-of-normal figure on this page: above 100% means the river is running higher than its seasonal average for the date, below 100% means lower. The per-gauge table shows which reaches are highest and lowest.
Where does the data for the Leon River come from?
Streamflow and gauge stage data are sourced from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) National Water Information System. The aggregate flow shown at the top of the page is computed by Snoflo as the sum of all monitored gauges along the river.
How is "percent of normal" calculated?
Today's aggregate streamflow is compared to the historical average aggregate streamflow on this calendar day across the river's full record. 100% means right on average; values above 100% indicate above-normal flow (wet year); values below indicate below-normal (dry year or drought).
Why are some gauges showing very different flows?
Gauges along a river measure flow at different points: headwater gauges read what's coming off the snowpack or mountain runoff; downstream gauges integrate everything upstream, including tributary inputs. Wide spreads usually mean a tributary is contributing significantly between gauges.
What's the elevation profile chart showing?
Each bubble is one gauge along the river, plotted by streamflow (x-axis) and elevation (y-axis), sized by gauge stage. Reading top-down traces the river from headwaters to mouth -- you can see flow build as elevation drops.
Can I get alerts when a specific gauge crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app on a per-gauge basis. Open any individual streamgauge from the table above and favorite it to set a discharge threshold.