Colorado River at Wharton water level
Colorado River at Wharton is at 7.87 ft and holding steady (−0.04 ft in 24 h). Low for this time of year (33% of normal flow for October 24).
Updated Oct 24, 4:15 AM CT · Source: USGS gauge 08162000
Last 7 days
NWS forecast crest: 7.9 ft around Oct 23, 9:00 AM CT.
Flood stages
Action: 20 ft · Minor: 39 ft · Moderate: 41 ft · Major: 43 ft
Is Colorado River floatable right now?
Low for this time of year Low: expect to drag through the riffles. Every river is different; "normal" means typical flow for October 24.
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About this gauge
Colorado River at Wharton, TX · 29.3091, -96.1038. 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 They can be wrong or out of date.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.