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Barton Creek
Greenbelt Flows

Real-time water levels for swimming spots along Barton Creek

1 cfsTrickle

Swimming Spots

Current conditions along the creek

Historical Trends

Flow data over the past 12 months

Barton Creek at Lost Creek

USGS 08155240

Barton Creek at Mopac Bridge

USGS 08155300

Barton Creek Above Barton Springs

USGS 08155400

Understanding Flow Ratings

Dry<0.5 cfs

Trickle0.5-3 cfs

Minimal3-5 cfs

Fair5-10 cfs

Good10-20 cfs

Excellent20-35 cfs

Prime35-50 cfs

Caution>50 cfs

Flow rates are measured in cubic feet per second (cfs). For most swimming spots, 10-35 cfs is ideal. Below 5 cfs, only deep pools are swimmable. Above 50 cfs, currents become swift and conditions may be dangerous. Estimated values are interpolated from upstream/downstream gauges.

Barton CreekGreenbelt Flows