Colorado River (TX) at Austin

Last updated: Jul 17, 2025, 6:52 PM UTC
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Flood Impacts 🅘

  • 46 - Several homes flood in the Colorado River flood plain below Del Valle to Bastrop and along Onion Creek above the Colorado River confluence are severely flooded. Numerous streets and roads are extremely dangerous. Major flooding extends well into the flood plain destroying equipment and livestock.
  • 44 - Major flooding approaches homes in the flood plain below Del Valle to Bastrop. Equipment and livestock should be moved from the flood plain to below Bastrop. Secondary and primary roads and bridges are flooded severely and very dangerous to motorists.
  • 42 - Major flooding approaches the lowest residences along the Colorado River below Del Valle. Residences in the lower reach of Onion Creek are vulnerable to flooding as the Colorado River backs up the creek and adds to runoff down Onion Creek. Livestock and equipment should be moved from the flood plain below Austin to Bastrop. Lowest homes flood near Webberville.

Gauge Info

Coordinates 30.2461, -97.6800
RFC WGRFC
State TX
WFO EWX
County Travis
Data Provider(s)
US Geological Survey USGS--Water Resources of the United States
USGS 08158000

Gauge Location

Recent Crests

1. 33.22 ft on 10-30-2015 (P)
2. 34.09 ft on 05-26-2015
3. 27.70 ft on 09-08-2010
4. 25.91 ft on 11-22-2004
5. 24.58 ft on 11-15-2001

Historic Crests

1. 51.00 ft on 07-07-1869
2. 50.00 ft on 06-15-1935
3. 45.20 ft on 07-25-1938
4. 43.50 ft on 04-07-1900
5. 43.20 ft on 09-28-1936

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Probability Information

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WFO Information

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Austin/San Antonio
2090 Airport Road
New Braunfels, TX 78130
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