Is the Caney Creek flooding?

Texas · 5 gauges · Texas river levels

The Caney Creek is tracked by 5 USGS streamgauges in Texas. This page compares each gauge’s live water level against its official National Weather Service flood stage, refreshed every 15 minutes, so you can tell whether the Caney Creek is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 2 of 5 gauges have both a usable water-level reading and a published minor flood stage. Gauges without a published flood stage show water level and flow only. For nearby rivers, see all Texas river levels.

data refreshed 7 min ago

Readings may be delayed; check each observation time below. This gauge summary does not rule out flooding on unmonitored stretches or nearby streets.

River facts

The longest-running gauge on this river is Caney Creek near Splendora, TX. The highest level ever recorded there was 26.63 ft on 28 August 2017, carrying 21,100 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1944 (82 annual peaks). It is currently at 2.96 ft, 23.7 ft below that record.

Drains 105 sq mi · gauge elevation 118 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Caney Creek near Madisonville, TXNo flooding220.27 ft233 ft
Caney Creek near Splendora, TXNo flooding2.96 ft17 ft
Caney Creek at FM 1375 near Richards, TXNo flood stage defined220.88 ft
Caney Creek at FM 1097 near Willis, TXNo flood stage defined214.23 ft
Caney Creek at SH 35 near Van Vleck, TXNo flood stage defined22.71 ft
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.