2025-12-22T17:00:00-07:00
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Summary
Total streamflow across the
Medina River
was last observed at
44
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
88
acre-ft of water today; about 131%
of normal.
River levels are high.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
34 cfs,
with recent peaks last observed
on
2025-06-13 when daily discharge volume was observed at
5,248 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the
Medina Rv Nr Von Ormy
reporting a streamflow rate of 52 cfs.
This is also the highest stage along the Medina River, with a gauge stage of
5.92 ft at this location.
This river is monitored from 4 different streamgauging stations along the Medina River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 1,194 ft, the
Medina Rv At Bandera.
River Details
| Last Updated | 2025-12-22 |
| Discharge Volume | 88 ACRE-FT |
| Streamflow |
44.25 cfs
-0.36 cfs (-0.81%) |
| Percent of Normal | 131.07% |
| Maximum |
5,247.5 cfs
2025-06-13 |
| Seasonal Avg | cfs |
River Streamflow Levels
| Streamgauge | Streamflow | Gauge Stage | 24hr Change (%) | % Normal | Minimum (cfs) | Maximum (cfs) | Air Temp | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Medina Rv At Bandera
USGS 08178880 |
7 cfs | 3.24 ft | -4.99 | |||||
|
Medina Rv Nr Macdona
USGS 08180700 |
0 cfs | 0.03 ft | None | |||||
|
Medina Rv Nr Von Ormy
USGS 08180720 |
52 cfs | 5.92 ft | ||||||
|
Medina Rv At San Antonio
USGS 08181500 |
37 cfs | 2.83 ft | 0 |
Seasonal Discharge Comparison
Maximum Streamflow Discharge
Streamflow Elevation Profile
The river was discovered by Alonso De León in 1689 and was named after the Spanish governor of Coahuila y Tejas, Pedro de Medina. The river is fed by numerous springs and tributaries and is a vital source of water for agricultural communities in the region. The river has several dams including the Medina Lake Dam, which was constructed in the 1910s to control flooding and provide a reliable source of water for San Antonio. The river is also popular for recreational activities such as swimming, fishing, and kayaking. The river's ecosystem supports various species of fish, birds, and other wildlife.