Is the East Fork San Jacinto River flooding?

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The East Fork San Jacinto River 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 East Fork San Jacinto River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 2 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.

data refreshed 11 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 E Fork San Jacinto River near Cleveland, TX. The highest level ever recorded there was 27.17 ft on 28 August 2017, carrying 109,000 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1935 (87 annual peaks). It is currently at 4.54 ft, 22.6 ft below that record.

Drains 325 sq mi · gauge elevation 107 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
E Fork San Jacinto River near Cleveland, TXNo flooding4.54 ft19 ft
E Fork San Jacinto River near New Caney, TXNo flooding46.81 ft58 ft
E Fork San Jacinto River at SH 150 near Coldspring, TXNo flood stage defined193.99 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.