Salado River Water Level

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

Salado River water levels are measured at USGS gauge Salado Ck at Loop 13, San Antonio, TX; the current gauge height updates on this page throughout the day, alongside a 30-day trend.

Q: Is Salado River high or low right now?

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

Live gauge height for Salado River, measured at USGS station Salado Ck at Loop 13, San Antonio, TX (3.8 mi from the nearest mapped ramp).

Current gauge height

5.19 ft

Updated 31 min ago

vs. 30-day average

-0.13 ft

30-day avg: 5.32 ft

Streamflow

11 cfs

30-Day Water Level Trend

2026-08-08Range: 5.14–6.46 ft2026-09-06

Salado River is currently near its 30-day average — typical launching conditions at most ramps.

Boat Ramps on Salado River (16)

Salado River — San Antonio, Texas
Salado River — San Antonio, Texas
Salado River — San Antonio, Texas
Salado River — San Antonio, Texas
Salado River — San Antonio, Texas
Salado River — San Antonio, Texas
Salado River — San Antonio, Texas
Salado River — San Antonio, Texas
Salado River — San Antonio, Texas
Salado River — San Antonio, Texas

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Salado River Water Level FAQ

What is the water level of Salado River today?

The USGS gauge for Salado River (Salado Ck at Loop 13, San Antonio, TX) currently reads a gauge height of 5.19 feet, near its 30-day average. Readings update throughout the day from USGS instrumentation.

Is Salado River high or low right now?

Compared with the past 30 days, Salado River is near its 30-day average.

Where can I launch a boat on Salado River?

BoatLaunchMap lists 16 boat ramps on Salado River, each with directions, ratings, and launch details.

Data: U.S. Geological Survey, station 08178800. Gauge height is measured relative to the station datum, not lake depth. Always verify conditions on site before launching.