Can you swim here today?
Galvan Creek
Texas · River
Use caution — an official advisory is in effect
Use cautionAs of August 22, 2026, USGS gauge 08207290, 3.9 miles away, reports a gage height of 6.07 ft near Galvan Creek 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 08207290, as of Aug 22, 10:30 AM UTC
- 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
- No official beach advisory posted (Texas Beach Watch (Texas GLO) checked).
Gage height
6.07 ft
water level
Official advisories
Checked against Texas Beach Watch (Texas GLO) — no advisory posted.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge Atascosa Rv at FM 476 nr Pleasanton, TX (3.9 mi away), as of Aug 22, 10:30 AM UTC.
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.