Big Cypress Bayou near Jefferson, TX
Is Big Cypress Bayou near Jefferson, TX flooding right now?
No — Big Cypress Bayou near Jefferson, TX is at 3.56 ft, 16.4 ft below its 20 ft flood stage, as of 72 min ago.
Gauge height
3.56 ft
Streamflow
18 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 20 ft, with major flooding at 22 ft. The highest crest on record was 28.78 ft on Sun, Apr 1, 1945.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 20 ft | 16.4 ft below |
| Minor flood | 20 ft | 16.4 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 21 ft | 17.4 ft below |
| Major flood | 22 ft | 18.4 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 28.78 ft | 1945-04-01 |
| 19.98 ft | 2001-03-12 |
| 19.97 ft | 1991-12-29 |
| 19.71 ft | 1995-01-26 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Black Cypress Bayou at Jefferson, TX | 8.4 mi | Marion County |
| Little Cypress Bayou near Jefferson, TX | 9.2 mi | Harrison County |
| Big Cypress Creek above SH 43 near Karnack, TX | 15.5 mi | Marion County |
| Little Cypress Creek near Ore City, TX | 15.6 mi | Upshur County |
| Sabine River above Longview, TX | 25.7 mi | Gregg 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.