Real-Edwards Conservation & Reclamation District River Flows

All river flow measurements were taken on March 16, 2022. Changes were very slight except for one
particular crossing. Remember, harvesting rainwater is a great solution for a future dry spell or as
supplemental watering for your garden.
REMINDER: Both Edwards and Real counties are in a Stage 3 Drought status. Now is the time to begin
conserving water by using what you have efficiently.

The Nueces River crossing at Highway 55 south of Camp Wood near the dam had a decreased flow of
21,319 gpm, while the last reading was 21,601 gpm. At the McDonald Road crossing north of Camp
Wood, the Nueces River showed a significant flow increase of 17,652 gpm from the last measurement of 12,784 gpm.

The South Llano River dips into northern Edwards County where it borders Kimble County and crosses
Highway 377 twice where flows can be measured. For the crossing at Telegraph, the South Llano
revealed an increased flow of 32,835 gpm compared to the last measurement of 31,741 gpm. However,
the Evergreen School crossing showed a decrease with a reading of 27,328 gpm compared to 28,066
gpm on February 15, 2022

On Ranch Road 336 approximately 10 miles north of Leakey, Kent Creek flows into the west prong of the Frio River. Kent Creek Crossing showed a decrease in flow with a reading of 700 gpm compared to the last measurement of 875 gpm. Also, on RR336 is the Rancho Real subdivision where the west prong of the Frio River meanders toward Leakey. The first crossing in Rancho Real showed a decreased flow of
4,054 gpm compared to the last reading of 5,803 gpm.

On U.S. Highway 83, north of Leakey, Mill Creek Road crosses the east prong of the Frio River before it
merges with the west prong of the Frio River. Mill Creek crossing showed an increased flow of 5,321
gpm compared to the last reading of 5,245 gpm.

Moving slightly east on Ranch Road 337 past the Leakey Floral cemetery is the serene Leakey Springs
tributary of the Frio River. This crossing revealed a decreased flow of 3,196 gpm compared to the last
flow rate of 3,284 gpm.

Traveling east on FM 1120 past the Alto Frio Baptist Encampment (also known as Fulgham’s Crossing),
The Frio River showed an increased flow measurement of 12,476 gpm compared to a February 15th flow rate 11,691 gpm