Big Creek near Needville, TX
Is Big Creek near Needville, TX flooding right now?
Big Creek near Needville, TX measured 1.81 ft on 2026-09-22 23:15:00 UTC. That observation was 17.2 ft below its 19 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.81 ft
Streamflow
4 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 19 ft, with major flooding at 23 ft. The highest crest on record was 24.37 ft on Mon, Nov 11, 1985.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 16 ft | 14.2 ft below |
| Minor flood | 19 ft | 17.2 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 21 ft | 19.2 ft below |
| Major flood | 23 ft | 21.2 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 24.37 ft | 1985-11-11 |
| 24.23 ft | 1994-10-18 |
| 23.81 ft | 1960-06-26 |
| 23.15 ft | 1989-08-02 |
| 23.13 ft | 1979-09-20 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Dry Creek near Rosenberg, TX | 4.4 mi | Fort Bend County |
| Brazos River at Richmond, TX | 8.1 mi | Fort Bend County |
| Brazos River near Sugar Land, TX | 10.5 mi | Fort Bend County |
| San Bernard River near Boling, TX | 12.2 mi | Fort Bend County |
| Oyster Creek at FM 1464 near Sugar Land, TX | 12.4 mi | Fort Bend County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.