Jan. 26 Lake & River Conditions
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Current Conditions:
- Guadalupe River @ Spring Branch (Upper): 61.0 cfs
- Guadalupe River @ Sattler (Lower): 78.7 cfs
- Guadalupe River @ New Braunfels: 61.7 cfs
- Canyon Lake Reservoir: 903.61 ft
Guadalupe River Threshold Flow Status:
- Up to 500 cfs Recreational
- 500 – 750 cfs Challenging
- 750 – 1000 cfs Strenuous
- 1000 – 3000 cfs Extreme Caution; Tubing Not Recommended
- 3000+ cfs Dangerous; Guided Rafts Suggested
Comal River Threshold Flow Status:
- 100 – 500 cfs Recreational flow- safe for all activities – tubing open for all levels of swimmers
- 500 – 1000 cfs Use extreme caution – all activities questionable – flows of this magnitude are usually caused by rainfall and involve turbid water and floating debris – contact river outfitters for more information
- 1000 cfs River Closed
For realtime streamflow data at all points along the Guadalupe, click here. For realtime streamflow data on the Comal, click here. For a live webcam of the Comal River, click here. For a live webcam of Canyon Lake, click here. To see U.S. Geological Service realtime data for the Guadalupe River @Sattler (Canyon Lake), click here.
For more on everything water, visit wordcc.com or gbra.org.
What is the minimum flow needed to kayak/canoe the guadalupe at spring branch?
We’re not kayyakers, so not sure! Check with Guadalupe Canoe Libery in Spring Branch or ask Guadalupe River State Park.