Clear Creek near Friendswood water level
River gauge, Clear Creek, Texas, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
History
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What this means
The gauge at Clear Creek near Friendswood reads 1.75 ft, a normal level for mid-October.
The median for mid-October is 1.30 ft, based on 29 years of readings, so the river stage is 0.45 ft above typical. It is 10.25 ft below the flood stage of 12.00 ft. On the same day last year the reading was 2.06 ft, a difference of −0.31 ft.
The level is falling, down 0.36 ft over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between −0.20 ft and 2.70 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Compared with 29 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 1.30 ft0.45 ft above the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 0.84 ft – 2.44 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (29 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 2.06 ft−0.31 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- −0.20 ft – 2.70 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- −1.32 ft – 6.33 ft
- Highest on record
- 24.25 ftAugust 29, 2017
What the stage means on the water
A normal level is usually prime time for floating and wade fishing, as long as the weather holds upstream.
The National Weather Service puts flood stage for this gauge at 12.00 ft, still 10.25 ft away.
Highest crests on record
Chance of at least minor flooding in October to December: 8 %.
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24.25 ft | August 29, 2017 |
| 2 | 18.48 ft | September 20, 1979 |
| 3 | 17.07 ft | October 17, 2006 |
| 4 | 16.48 ft | September 22, 2020 |
| 5 | 16.39 ft | September 13, 2008 |
| 6 | 15.98 ft | October 18, 1994 |
| 7 | 15.73 ft | April 19, 2009 |
| 8 | 14.23 ft | April 25, 2009 |
| 9 | 13.21 ft | May 26, 2015 |
| 10 | 13.10 ft | May 10, 2019 |
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Other gauges on Clear Creek
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clear Creek at FM 865 near PearlandRiver gauge, Clear Creek | 38.63 ft | Low | +0.04 ft | 11 mi |
| Clear Creek at Mykawa St near PearlandRiver gauge, Clear Creek | 31.12 ft | Normal | +0.01 ft | 9 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dickinson Bayou at FM 517 near AlvinRiver gauge, Dickinson Bayou | 12.12 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 5.6 mi |
| Mustang Bayou at SH 6 near AlvinRiver gauge, Mustang Bayou | 32.14 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 8 mi |
| Berry Bayou at Nevada St, HoustonRiver gauge, Berry Bayou | 15.48 ft | Low | −0.01 ft | 10 mi |
| Highland Bayou at FM 646 near Santa FeRiver gauge, Highland Bayou | 9.77 ft | Below flood stage | +0.01 ft | 11 mi |
| Hickory Sl at FM 865 near PearlandRiver gauge, Hickory Sl | 44.89 ft | Low | −0.01 ft | 11 mi |
| Vince Bayou at PasadenaRiver gauge, Vince Bayou | 4.85 ft | Low | +0.01 ft | 12 mi |
| Sims Bayou at HoustonTidal gauge, Sims Bayou | 2.01 ft | Low | −0.24 ft | 13 mi |
| Chocolate Bayou near AlvinRiver gauge, Chocolate Bayou | 11.26 ft | Normal | +0.03 ft | 13 mi |
Questions and answers
Is Clear Creek near Friendswood higher than last year?
No, it is 0.31 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 2.06 ft.
What is flood stage for Clear Creek near Friendswood?
The official flood stage is 12.00 ft. The level is currently 10.25 ft below it.
What is a normal level for Clear Creek near Friendswood in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 1.30 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 0.84 ft and 2.44 ft, based on 29 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 near Friendswood today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 05:15 PM CDT, the water level was 1.75 ft. Down 0.36 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Clear Creek near Friendswood rising or falling?
Down 0.36 ft over the last 24 hours. Steady over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Clear Creek near Friendswood normal?
Normal for mid-October. Compared with 29 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:08077600(Agency page)- Coordinates
29.51746, -95.17854(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 | 1.75 ft | 2026-10-20 22:15 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Clear Creek near Friendswood (usgs:08077600). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/texas/clear-creek-near-friendswood
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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer