Brazos River near Sugar Land, TX
Is Brazos River near Sugar Land, TX flooding right now?
Brazos River near Sugar Land, TX measured 28.63 ft on 2026-11-11 19:00:00 UTC. That observation was 37.9 ft below its 66.5 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
28.63 ft
Streamflow
1,040 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 66.5 ft, with major flooding at 70.5 ft. The highest crest on record was 67.69 ft on Sun, May 12, 2024.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 40 ft | 11.4 ft below |
| Minor flood | 66.5 ft | 37.9 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 68.5 ft | 39.9 ft below |
| Major flood | 70.5 ft | 41.9 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 67.69 ft | 2024-05-12 |
| 67.59 ft | 2024-05-22 |
| 65.5 ft | 2021-06-06 |
| 48.9 ft | 2020-03-30 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Oyster Creek at FM 1464 near Sugar Land, TX | 3.7 mi | Fort Bend County |
| Brazos River at Richmond, TX | 5.5 mi | Fort Bend County |
| Dry Creek near Rosenberg, TX | 6.1 mi | Fort Bend County |
| Oyster Creek at FM 1092 near Missouri City, TX | 6.3 mi | Fort Bend County |
| Keegans Bayou at Roark Rd near Houston, TX | 8.8 mi | Harris 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.