Colorado River at Austin water level today
Colorado River at Austin gage height right now: 12.65 ft at the Austin, TX gauge (Oct 18, 2026, 8:50 PM CT), down 0.14 ft in 7 days. Updated · source: USGS
Datum: gage height above each gauge's own reference point (not elevation), feet
These are gauge readings above each station's own reference point, not elevations above sea level. Compare a gauge only with its own history.
Source: USGS 08158000 ↗
How today compares with the last 30 days
| Gauge | Latest | 30-day low | 30-day high | Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin, TX | 12.65 | 12.97 | 15.19 | low (0th pct.) |
Our calculation from USGS daily means (ft); provisional data.
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FAQ
Is Colorado River at Austin high or low right now?
At the Austin, TX gauge the latest reading (12.65 ft) is low for the last 30 days: higher than or equal to 0% of those daily means (range 12.97–15.19 ft).
Where does the Colorado River at Austin reading come from?
From USGS gauge 08158000 (Austin, TX). The data is provisional public-domain government data; we fetch it about hourly and show the time of each reading.
What does the number mean?
It is the water height above the gauge's own reference point, not elevation above sea level, so compare it only with the same gauge's history.
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