Bosque River Water Level

Q: What is the water level of Bosque River today?

Bosque River water levels are measured at USGS gauge Brazos Rv at Waco, TX; the current gauge height updates on this page throughout the day, alongside a 30-day trend.

Q: Is Bosque River high or low right now?

This page compares the current reading against the trailing 30-day average and range for Bosque River — above the average means higher water than usual, below means lower.

Live gauge height for Bosque River, measured at USGS station Brazos Rv at Waco, TX (7.5 mi from the nearest mapped ramp).

Current gauge height

2.54 ft

Updated 2 hr ago

vs. 30-day average

+1.07 ft

30-day avg: 1.47 ft

Streamflow

808 cfs

30-Day Water Level Trend

2026-08-04Range: 0.99–2.88 ft2026-09-02

Bosque River is currently 1.1 ft above its 30-day average — ramps and courtesy docks may sit deeper than usual; watch for submerged hazards near shorelines.

Boat Ramps on Bosque River (7)

MCC Boat Ramp — Waco city, Texas
Bosque River Boat Ramp — Waco, Texas
Bosque River — Waco, Texas
Bosque River — Waco, Texas
Bosque River — Waco, Texas
Bosque River — Waco, Texas
Bosque River — Waco, Texas

See all Bosque River boat ramps →

Bosque River Water Level FAQ

What is the water level of Bosque River today?

The USGS gauge for Bosque River (Brazos Rv at Waco, TX) currently reads a gauge height of 2.54 feet, 1.1 ft above its 30-day average. Readings update throughout the day from USGS instrumentation.

Is Bosque River high or low right now?

Compared with the past 30 days, Bosque River is 1.1 ft above its 30-day average.

Where can I launch a boat on Bosque River?

BoatLaunchMap lists 7 boat ramps on Bosque River, each with directions, ratings, and launch details.

Data: U.S. Geological Survey, station 08096500. Gauge height is measured relative to the station datum, not lake depth. Always verify conditions on site before launching.