Paluxy River Flow Today
As of October 10, 2026 at 2:00 AM, the Paluxy River is flowing at 1.3 cfs at Glen Rose, TX — 17% of normal for the date. ❤ Favorite
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Paluxy 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 Glen Rose, the Paluxy River is running 1.3 cfs — 17% of normal. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 17% of normal).
How the Paluxy 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
- Glen Rose612 ft 1.3 cfs17%
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 Paluxy River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (17%).
Paluxy River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Paluxy River At Glen Rose TX
Oct 10, 2:00 AM · USGS 08091500 |
1.3 cfs | 17% | 0% | 1.70 ft | 20.3 ft below | 612 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.
Paluxy 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).
Paluxy River
The Paluxy River is a tributary of the Brazos River in Texas, with a length of approximately 52 miles. The river has a significant history, as it was once home to the Paluxy River Footprints, which are fossilized footprints attributed to both dinosaurs and humans. The hydrology of the river has been affected by human development, leading to issues such as erosion and pollution. There are several reservoirs and dams along the river, including the Squaw Creek Reservoir and the Lake Granbury Dam. The Paluxy River is used for various recreational activities, such as fishing, swimming, and kayaking. Additionally, the river is utilized for agricultural purposes, including irrigation and livestock grazing.
Fishing near the Paluxy River
About the Paluxy River
How is the Paluxy River flowing right now?
As of October 10, 2026, the Paluxy River is flowing at 1.3 cfs at Glen Rose, TX, about 17% of normal for the date. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Paluxy River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Paluxy River is at 17% 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 Paluxy River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for Glen Rose (22.0 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.