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Riverwalk Arch View

San Antonio, Texas · Scenic spot

Use caution — an official advisory is in effect

Use caution

As of August 22, 2026, USGS gauge 08178000, 1 mile away, reports a streamflow of 22 ft³/s near Riverwalk Arch View but no water-temperature reading.

Use caution — an official advisory is in effect: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. USGS gauge 08178000, as of Aug 22, 3:00 PM gauge-local time
  • A Heat Advisory is in effect for Llano; Burnet; Williamson; Hays; Travis; Bastrop; Lee; Bexar; Comal; Guadalupe; Caldwell; Fayette; Atascosa and other areas. NWS Austin/San Antonio TX
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 21 ft³/s over 77 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 3:00 PM gauge-local time
  • No official beach advisory posted (Texas Beach Watch (Texas GLO) checked).
Streamflow
22 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
3.91 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 21 ft³/s over 77 years).

Official advisories

Checked against Texas Beach Watch (Texas GLO) — no advisory posted.

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge San Antonio Rv at San Antonio, TX (1 mi away), as of Aug 22, 3:00 PM gauge-local time.

Before you get in

  • Never swim alone — and keep weaker swimmers within arm's reach.
  • Scout depth and entry/exit points before you get in.
  • Read the current: avoid fast, rising, or murky water.
  • Check the forecast — get out well before storms or lightning.
  • Obey posted signs, flags, and lifeguard guidance.

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Conditions are for general information only and can change quickly. Always judge the water in person and follow posted advisories and local guidance before swimming or paddling.