Is the Cedar Bayou flooding?

Texas · 2 gauges · Texas river levels

The Cedar Bayou is tracked by 2 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 Cedar Bayou is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 2 of 2 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 5 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 Cedar Bayou near Crosby, TX. The highest level ever recorded there was 59.06 ft on 28 August 2017, carrying 10,600 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1972 (54 annual peaks). It is currently at 36.57 ft, 22.5 ft below that record.

Drains 65 sq mi · source: USGS peak-flow record

Gauge	Status	Stage	Flood stage	Updated
Cedar Bayou near Crosby, TX	No flooding	36.57 ft	53.4 ft	37 min ago
Cedar Bayou at I-10 near Mont Belvieu, TX	No flooding	1.45 ft	13 ft	17 min ago

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.