Clear Creek at Mykawa St near Pearland water level
River gauge, Clear Creek, Texas, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 5.8 cfs
History
20252026
What this means
Water levels are unremarkable at Clear Creek at Mykawa St near Pearland, where the gauge shows 31.10 ft.
The median for mid-October is 31.27 ft, based on 19 years of readings, so the river stage is 0.17 ft below typical. It is 12.40 ft below the flood stage of 43.50 ft. On the same day last year the reading was 31.16 ft, a difference of −0.06 ft.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 31.06 ft – 31.57 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Compared with 19 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 31.27 ft0.17 ft below the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 30.26 ft – 31.72 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (19 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 31.16 ft−0.06 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 31.06 ft – 31.57 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 31.09 ft – 35.95 ft
- Highest on record
- 47.40 ftAugust 29, 2017
Paddling and fishing conditions
Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.
For reference, flood stage is 43.50 ft.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 47.40 ft | August 29, 2017 |
| 2 | 44.00 ft | September 22, 2020 |
| 3 | 43.61 ft | October 16, 2006 |
| 4 | 42.84 ft | May 26, 2015 |
| 5 | 42.71 ft | September 13, 2008 |
| 6 | 42.32 ft | April 18, 2015 |
| 7 | 42.19 ft | October 31, 2015 |
| 8 | 41.70 ft | July 3, 2010 |
| 9 | 41.15 ft | May 12, 2012 |
| 10 | 40.74 ft | May 13, 2015 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on Clear Creek
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clear Creek at FM 865 near PearlandRiver gauge, Clear Creek | 38.65 ft | Low | +0.01 ft | 3.4 mi |
| Clear Creek near FriendswoodRiver gauge, Clear Creek | 1.61 ft | Normal | +0.23 ft | 9 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hickory Sl at FM 865 near PearlandRiver gauge, Hickory Sl | 44.87 ft | Low | −0.01 ft | 3.8 mi |
| Sims Bayou at HoustonTidal gauge, Sims Bayou | 1.65 ft | Very low | +0.31 ft | 5.4 mi |
| Berry Bayou at Nevada St, HoustonRiver gauge, Berry Bayou | 15.51 ft | Normal | −0.03 ft | 5.8 mi |
| Vince Bayou at PasadenaRiver gauge, Vince Bayou | 4.83 ft | Low | +0.05 ft | 8 mi |
| Sims Bayou at Hiram Clarke St, HoustonRiver gauge, Sims Bayou | 26.39 ft | Low | +0.02 ft | 9 mi |
| Brays Bayou at HoustonRiver gauge, Brays Bayou | 16.67 ft | Low | −0.01 ft | 10 mi |
| Mustang Bayou at SH 6 near AlvinRiver gauge, Mustang Bayou | 32.16 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 11 mi |
| Whiteoak Bayou at Main St, HoustonTidal gauge, Whiteoak Bayou | 1.95 ft | Low | +0.38 ft | 12 mi |
Questions and answers
Is Clear Creek at Mykawa St near Pearland higher than last year?
No, it is 0.06 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 31.16 ft.
What is flood stage for Clear Creek at Mykawa St near Pearland?
The official flood stage is 43.50 ft. The level is currently 12.40 ft below it.
What is a normal level for Clear Creek at Mykawa St near Pearland in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 31.27 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 30.26 ft and 31.72 ft, based on 19 years of records.
Is gage height the same as water depth?
No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.
What is the water level of Clear Creek at Mykawa St near Pearland today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 09:00 PM CDT, the water level was 31.10 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Clear Creek at Mykawa St near Pearland rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Steady over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Clear Creek at Mykawa St near Pearland normal?
Normal for mid-October. Compared with 19 years of daily readings for this time of year.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:08076997(Agency page)- Coordinates
29.59690, -95.29744(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- NAVD88
- Update interval
- every 15 minutes
- Licence
- Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision
Published series
| Parameter | Last value | Time (UTC) | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water level | 31.10 ft | 2026-10-21 02:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 5.8 cfs | 2026-10-21 02:00 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Clear Creek at Mykawa St near Pearland (usgs:08076997). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/texas/clear-creek-at-mykawa-st-near-pearland
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