Guadalupe River at Hunt
Texas · Flood watch
Measured at USGS 08165500 — Guadalupe Rv at Hunt, TX · NWS forecast point HNTT2
Reading taken Jul 28, 11:50 PM UTC
Running above normal
At 58 CFS, this gauge is running 193% of normal for late July — above the 30 CFS median USGS has recorded for this date across 61 years of record (1965–2026). The stage is 1.9 ft below the NWS action stage of 10.0 ft.
Data-derived guidance from USGS and NWS published values — not official advice, and not a safety assessment.
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Flood stages at Hunt
Official National Weather Service categories for gauge HNTT2, issued by WFO EWX. Impact statements are the NWS's own wording for this location, reproduced verbatim.
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Major flood 22.0 ft
- 22.0 ft Major flooding of low areas of recreation camps along the North and South Forks washes canoes and gear downstream from docks and low areas. Roads near the river, including along Highway 39, are extremely dangerous for auto traffic and travel is highly discouraged. Autos in low areas of Camp Waldemar are swept downstream. Flow is near the USGS 1:10 year flood level.
- 25.0 ft Major flooding severely floods resort camps along the South Fork below the River Inn resort to Hunt. Parts of Highway 39 are flooded and very dangerous as well as numerous secondary roads and bridges. Areas in the flood plain are cut off. Residents cut off by Highay 39 flooding should stay put rather than drive on extremely dangerous roads escaping. Lowest homes downstream near Center Point will flood.
- 28.0 ft Life threatening flooding puts water to the roofs of lowest facilities and dwellings of resort camps along the South Fork above River Inn to Hunt. Roads near the river are deadly to auto travel. Lowest homes will flood in the North Fork as well as outbuildings, tennis courts and swimming pools. Lowest homes near Center Point and below to Comfort flood. Flow exceeds the USGS 1:25 year flood.
- 32.0 ft Disastrous life threatening flooding puts water over the roads of lowest camps and resorts from the headwaters of the North and South Forks to below Comfort. Much of Highways 27 and 39 will flood as the disastrous flood wave moves downstream over the next several hours. Motorists should avoid any travel in the flood plain. Low residences above Center Point to below Comfort will flood. Many homes and businesses in Kerrville will flood.
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Moderate flood 12.0 ft · 4,750 CFS
- 12.0 ft Moderate lowland flooding reaches the floor of Schumacher Crossing east of Hunt preventing easy travel to western parts of the county. Areas of the headwaters are isolated temporarily as low water crossings flood.
- 15.0 ft Moderate lowland flooding puts a few feet of water over Schumacher Crossing near Hunt. Numerous secondary roads and bridges are flooded and very dangerous.
- 18.0 ft Automobiles parked near the North Fork of the Guadalupe River at Camp Waldemar wash downstream. Roads and low bridges near the North and South Forks flood badly and are dangerous to motorists. Schumacher Crossing near Hunt is under six feet of water. Some residents are cut off and should stay put. Secondary roads and bridges near the river are extremely dangerous to motorists. Near the USGS 1:5 year flood level.
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Minor flood 10.0 ft · 1,450 CFS
- 10.0 ft Water extends into low areas of the flood plain. Lower bridges on the north and south fork of the Guadalupe along highways 39 and FM 1341 become impassable.
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Action 10.0 ft
- 10.0 ft Water extends into low areas of the flood plain. Lower bridges on the north and south fork of the Guadalupe along highways 39 and FM 1341 become impassable.
- Right now 8.05 ft
12 months of flow at Hunt
Daily values from USGS gauge 08165500. Provisional data, subject to revision.
Highest crests on record at Hunt
| Stage | Flow | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 37.52 ft | — | Jul 4, 2025 |
| 36.60 ft | 206,000 CFS | Jul 2, 1932 |
| 28.40 ft | 61,190 CFS | Jul 17, 1987 |
| 23.50 ft | 62,900 CFS | Aug 2, 1978 |
| 22.80 ft | 56,800 CFS | Oct 19, 1985 |
| 21.40 ft | 47,000 CFS | Aug 13, 1981 |
| 20.45 ft | — | Jul 16, 2026 |
| 19.73 ft | 35,900 CFS | Oct 28, 1996 |
| 18.96 ft | 31,475 CFS | Oct 16, 2018 |
| 16.70 ft | — | Jul 5, 2002 |
Historical crests published by the National Weather Service for this gauge.
About Guadalupe River at Hunt
This is the reference gauge for Guadalupe River at Hunt, Texas. It is the reading local emergency managers, the National Weather Service and residents watch when the river comes up.
Upper Guadalupe youth-camp corridor; most safety-watched gauge in Texas.
Raw CFS means little on its own, so every reading on this page is shown against the USGS median for the same calendar day — 30 CFS for late July, from 61 years of record.
Because the National Weather Service also operates a forecast point here, the page carries the official flood-category ladder and the NWS's own stage-by-stage impact statements.
Guadalupe River at Hunt — common questions
What is the current flow on Guadalupe River at Hunt?
As of the last reading on this page, Guadalupe River at Hunt was running 58 CFS at a gage height of 8.05 ft, or 193% of the USGS median for this date. The number updates automatically from USGS gauge 08165500, which reports every 15 to 60 minutes.
Is that high or low for this time of year?
The USGS median flow for late July at this gauge is 30 CFS, calculated from 61 years of record (1965–2026). Comparing today's reading against that median is the only way a raw CFS number tells you anything — 200 CFS is a drought on one river and a flood on another.
How often does this reading update?
USGS transmits from this gauge every 15 to 60 minutes. This page bakes in the most recent reading when it is rebuilt, then refreshes live from USGS when you open it. Readings are provisional and subject to revision by USGS.
What is flood stage at Hunt?
The National Weather Service sets minor flood stage at this gauge at 10.0 ft, moderate at 12.0 ft, and major at 22.0 ft. Action stage — the level at which agencies begin preparing — is 10.0 ft. The ladder on this page shows each threshold against the current reading.
What happens at each flood stage here?
The National Weather Service publishes 9 stage-by-stage impact statements for this gauge, describing what specific roads, properties and structures are affected at each level. They are reproduced verbatim on this page, lowest to highest. They are NWS descriptions, not riverlvl's.
Is there a forecast for this gauge?
This gauge does not currently carry an active NWS forecast. When one is issued, it appears on the chart alongside the observed record.