Gauge Conditions
Runnable: 250.0 – 10,000.0 CFS
Upper limit of recommended boatable flows uncertain. Please contribute a comment or report.
Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
A low-water crossing presents a potential navigation hazard for paddlers on this section of the Medina River, with submerged infrastructure creating unpredictable water flow and potential obstruction. Careful scouting and precise route selection are critical to safely traversing this area, as hidden structures and uneven riverbed can create unexpected hydraulic conditions that could trap or capsize a watercraft.
Location
Other Rapids on This Run (13)
Rapid
N/A
Garrison Dam
Hazard
N/A
Coalkiln Rd (Low-Water Crossing)
Hazard
N/A
Elm Creek Rd (Low-Water Crossing)
Hazard
N/A
Patterson Ave/Flower Moffett Rd (Low-Water Crossing)
Hazard
N/A
Chenaults Ln (Private Low-Water Crossing)
Rapid
N/A
SH 16 (Three-Mile Bridge)
Hazard
N/A
Bandina Ranch Rd (Low-Water Crossing)
Hazard
N/A
Peaceful Valley Rd (Low-Water Crossing)
Rapid
N/A
SH 16 Bridge (Ranger Crossing)
Rapid
N/A
FM 470 Bridge (Tarpley Crossing)
Hazard
N/A
6th St/Schmidtke Rd (Low Bridge)
Hazard
N/A
1st St/Rugh Hill Rd (Low Bridge)
Rapid
N/A
Bandera City Park
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1. Garrison Dam to Bandera (27 miles)
Medina
I-II
27.5 mi
Hazard — Exercise extreme caution in this area.
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
American Whitewater