San Saba River at Menard, TX
River level and flood forecast · Menard County
Normal2.8 ftas of Mon 3:50 PM
The river is 15.2 ft below flood stage (18 ft).
Flow: 25 cubic feet per second (USGS).
The last 7 days and the forecast
NWS forecast issued Sun, Dec 31, 6 PM. Forecasts change as rain falls and as upstream water arrives.
Flood stages
| Major flood stage | 26 ft |
| Moderate flood stage | 22 ft |
| Flood stage | 18 ft |
| Action stage | 8 ft |
| Record crest (June 6, 1899) | 23.3 ft |
What floods at each level
From the National Weather Service, highest first.
- 26 ftMajor flooding will occur. Water will enter buildings adjacent to the river in the Menard Business District. Roads and low water crossings will be flooded. Water will begin to flow over Highway 83 bridge.
- 22 ftModerate flooding will occur. Structures in the Menard Business District may become flooded along the river. Secondary roads and low water crossings will be flooded.
- 18 ftMinor flooding will occur. Water will begin to reach the Menard Business District. The city park will be flooded. Water will begin to encroach on the Menard County RV Park.
- 8 ftThe Menard City Park will be inundated.
- 5 ftThe Decker Street low water crossing just downstream of the gage will be flooded.
Highest crests on record
- 23.3 ft — June 6, 1899
- 22.2 ft — July 23, 1938
- 21.2 ft — September 16, 1936
- 21 ft — September 8, 1980
- 19.82 ft — September 17, 1974
Recent crests: 18 ft (November 3, 2000) · 13.03 ft (June 7, 1992) · 19.34 ft (September 17, 1990) · 14.49 ft (August 5, 1990) · 14.06 ft (July 23, 1990)
Up and down the river, and nearby
Not an official source. River levels, forecasts, flood stages and impacts are from the National Weather Service (MNRT2); flow from the U.S. Geological Survey. Readings are provisional. In a flood, follow your local officials and the NWS at weather.gov.