Llano River Flow Today
As of October 13, 2026 at 3:00 AM, the Llano River is flowing at 369 cfs at Llano, TX — 508% of normal for the date and down 6% in 24 hours. 3 of 3 USGS gauges reported in the last 3 days; flows range from 40 to 369 cfs. ❤ Favorite
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Llano 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 Llano, the Llano River is running 369 cfs — 508% of normal, down 6% since yesterday. Along the river, 2 of 3 reporting gauges are above normal (the typical gauge is at 506% of normal).
Highest against normal: Llano at 508%. Lowest: Junction at 66%.
Flood watch: Mason is at action stage (6.63 ft). Check NWS before heading out.
High water on the Llano River
Llano River Near Mason is at 6.63 ft — action stage (flood stage 13.0 ft).
How the Llano 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
- Junction1,641 ft 40 cfs66%
- Mason1,232 ft 359 cfs506%
- Llano972 ft 369 cfs508%
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 Llano River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (506%).
Llano River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Llano River Near Junction TX
Oct 13, 3:00 AM · USGS 08150000 |
40 cfs | 66% | -7% | 1.27 ft | 14.7 ft below | 1,641 ft |
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Llano River Near Mason TX
Oct 13, 3:00 AM · USGS 08150700 |
359 cfs | 506% | -4% | 6.63 ft | Action | 1,232 ft |
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Llano River At Llano TX
Oct 13, 3:00 AM · USGS 08151500 |
369 cfs | 508% | -6% | 2.39 ft | 7.6 ft below | 972 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 Llano River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Llano River streamflow over time
Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river.
Maximum streamflow by year
Llano River
The Llano River is a river in central Texas that flows 105 miles from its source in the Edwards Plateau to its confluence with the Colorado River. The river has a rich history dating back to the pre-Columbian era, when it was used by Native Americans for irrigation and fishing. Today, the river is used extensively for recreational activities such as fishing, swimming, and kayaking. There are also several reservoirs and dams along the river, including Lake Buchanan, Inks Lake, and the Llano River Dam, which provide hydroelectric power and water for agricultural purposes. The river's hydrology is influenced by the region's weather patterns, which can lead to periods of drought and flooding. Despite these challenges, the Llano River remains an important resource for the communities that rely on it for both economic and environmental reasons.
Fishing near the Llano River
About the Llano River
How is the Llano River flowing right now?
As of October 13, 2026, the Llano River is flowing at 369 cfs at Llano, TX, about 508% of normal for the date. Across its 3 USGS gauges, current flows range from 40 to 369 cfs. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Llano River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Llano River is at 506% 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 Llano River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for Junction (16.0 ft), Mason (13.0 ft), Llano (10.0 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.