Colorado River at Smithville water level

Colorado River at Smithville is at 1.42 ft and holding steady (+0.04 ft in 24 h). A bit below normal (54% of normal flow for October 23).

Water level1.42 ft
Flow467 cfs
Last 24 hours+0.04 ft
Vs. normal today54%
NWS flood statusNot flooding

Updated Oct 23, 9:10 PM CT · Source: USGS gauge 08159500

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Last 7 days

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Colorado River at Smithville, water level, last 7 days (ft) · orange = NWS forecast

NWS forecast crest: 1.4 ft around Oct 23, 9:00 AM CT.

Flood stages

Action: 10 ft · Minor: 20 ft · Moderate: 23 ft · Major: 28 ft

Is Colorado River floatable right now?

A bit below normal A bit low: floatable on most runs, with some scraping. Every river is different; "normal" means typical flow for October 23.

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About this gauge

Colorado River at Smithville, TX · 30.0127, -97.1619. USGS page. NWS forecast page.

Readings come from USGS and the National Weather Service and are provisional. They can be wrong or out of date. Rivers change fast: check conditions in person, follow state regulations, and wear a life jacket. Waterline is not a safety or navigation service.