Is the Cowhouse Creek flooding?

Texas · 4 gauges · Texas river levels

The Cowhouse Creek is tracked by 4 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 Cowhouse Creek is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 1 of 4 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 10 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 Cowhouse Creek at Pidcoke, TX. The highest level ever recorded there was 44.49 ft on 5 May 2024, carrying 113,000 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1900 (77 annual peaks). It is currently at 2.36 ft, 42.1 ft below that record.

Drains 455 sq mi · gauge elevation 737 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Cowhouse Creek at Pidcoke, TXNo flooding2.36 ft20 ft
Cowhouse Creek at FM 1783 near Purmela, TXNo flood stage defined814.33 ft
Cowhouse Creek at Old Georgetown Rd near Ft Hood, TXNo flood stage defined4.85 ft
Cowhouse Creek at W Range Rd near Ft Hood, TXNo flood stage defined0.11 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.