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Photo: STEAM RISING FORM THE FRIO RIVER AT SUNRISE ON A COLD DAY NEAR LEAKEY TEXAS, AND SAN ANTONIO by Marc St. Gil (Public domain) License

Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date

Use caution

Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
  • Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 0 ft³/s over 72 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk.
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Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date

Use caution

Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. USGS gauge 08197500, as of Aug 22, 5:30 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 0 ft³/s over 72 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 5:30 PM gauge-local time
  • No official beach advisory posted (Texas Beach Watch (Texas GLO) checked).
Streamflow
1 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
2.22 ft
water level

Flow is high for this date — above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 0 ft³/s over 72 years).

Official advisories

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge Frio Rv bl Dry Frio Rv nr Uvalde, TX (10.1 mi away), as of Aug 22, 5:30 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Frio River

H: 100° L: 77°
Sunny
Sunny
100°
|
Feels like 101°
Precipitation
2%
Humidity
31%
Wind
7 mph
UV Index
9
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming🧴High UV - use sunscreen
12 AM
Clear
84°
3 AM
Clear
80°
6 AM
Clear
78°
9 AM
Sunny
81°
12 PM
Sunny
96°
3 PM
Sunny
100°
6 PM
Sunny
99°
9 PM
Clear
90°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Frio River?
Frio River is a river in Texas.
Can you swim at Frio River?
Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 22, 2026.
How is Frio River rated?
Frio River in Texas has an average visitor rating of 4.8 out of 5, based on 11 reviews.

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Location & Contact

Texas 78801

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