Brazos River near Hempstead, TX
Is Brazos River near Hempstead, TX flooding right now?
Brazos River near Hempstead, TX measured 10.02 ft on 2026-09-22 23:15:00 UTC. That observation was 40.0 ft below its 50 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
10.02 ft
Streamflow
715 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 50 ft, with major flooding at 55 ft. The highest crest on record was 66.1 ft on Mon, Dec 8, 1913.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 25 ft | 15.0 ft below |
| Minor flood | 50 ft | 40.0 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 53 ft | 43.0 ft below |
| Major flood | 55 ft | 45.0 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 66.1 ft | 1913-12-08 |
| 63.6 ft | 1899-07-04 |
| 54.89 ft | 2016-05-27 |
| 54.21 ft | 1957-05-02 |
| 54.04 ft | 1940-11-30 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| New Year Creek at FM 1155 near Chappell Hill, TX | 6.6 mi | Washington County |
| Rocky Creek at SH 105 near Brenham, TX | 9.3 mi | Washington County |
| New Year Creek at SH 105 near Brenham, TX | 11.6 mi | Washington County |
| Brazos River at Washington, TX | 16.0 mi | Washington County |
| Mill Creek near Bellville, TX | 17.1 mi | Austin 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.