Mission River Flow Today
As of October 4, 2026 at 3:00 AM, the Mission River is flowing at 0.1 cfs at Refugio, TX — 7% of normal for the date and down 52% in 24 hours. ❤ Favorite
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Mission 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 Refugio, the Mission River is running 0.1 cfs — 7% of normal, down 52% since yesterday. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 7% of normal).
How the Mission 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
- Refugio10 ft 0.1 cfs7%
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 Mission River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (7%).
Mission River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Mission River At Refugio TX
Oct 4, 3:00 AM · USGS 08189500 |
0.1 cfs | 7% | -52% | 1.41 ft | 21.6 ft below | 10 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 Mission River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Mission River streamflow over time
Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river (this total last updated earlier; the live gauge readings above are current).
Mission River
The Mission River is a 120-mile-long river in South Texas that flows into the Gulf of Mexico. It has a rich history, having been used by indigenous peoples for thousands of years, and later, by Spanish explorers and settlers. The river is primarily fed by rainfall and is subject to periodic flooding. There are several reservoirs along the river, including Lake Corpus Christi, which was created by the construction of Wesley E. Seale Dam in the 1950s. The reservoir provides drinking water for the city of Corpus Christi and is also used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and camping. The Mission River and its tributaries are also used for agricultural purposes, particularly for growing cotton and citrus crops.
Fishing near the Mission River
About the Mission River
How is the Mission River flowing right now?
As of October 4, 2026, the Mission River is flowing at 0.1 cfs at Refugio, TX, about 7% of normal for the date. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Mission River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Mission River is at 7% 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 Mission River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for Refugio (23.0 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.