Is the Cow Bayou flooding?
The Cow Bayou is tracked by 3 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 Cow Bayou is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 1 of 3 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.
River facts
The longest-running gauge on this river is Cow Bayou near Mauriceville, TX. The highest level ever recorded there was 24.06 ft on 20 September 2019, carrying 7,010 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1940 (58 annual peaks). It is currently at 3.87 ft, 20.2 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cow Bayou near Mauriceville, TX | No flooding | 3.87 ft | 17 ft | |
| Cow Bayou at IH 10 near Vidor, TX | No flood stage defined | 0.72 ft | — | |
| Cow Bayou at FM 2643 near Mooreville, TX | No flood stage defined | 396.56 ft | — |