Cypress Creek near Westfield water level

Name: Cypress Creek near Westfield water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Cypress Creek, Texas, United States

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High for late October

Water level

64.11ft Down 0.07 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 21, 2026, 01:00 AM CDT (1 hour ago)

Flow: 55.4 cfs

History

7 days 30 days 1 year Years compared

20252026

Water level Normal range (10–90 %) Minor flood stage

What this means

The gauge at Cypress Creek near Westfield shows 64.11 ft, above normal for late October.

That puts it 19.86 ft above the median of 44.25 ft for late October, based on 30 years of readings. It is 21.39 ft below the flood stage of 85.50 ft. A year ago it stood at 63.95 ft (+0.16 ft).

The level is falling, down 0.07 ft over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 63.96 ft and 70.23 ft.

That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest.

Compared with 30 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date: 44.25 ft19.86 ft above the median for this date
Normal for this date: 3.18 ft – 64.97 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (30 years of records)
Same day last year: 63.95 ft+0.16 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days: 63.96 ft – 70.23 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months: 63.93 ft – 73.61 ft
Highest on record: 97.12 ftAugust 29, 2017

What the stage means on the water

Fast, high water is not the time for casual paddling. Strainers, debris and cold water make an unplanned swim dangerous.

The National Weather Service puts flood stage for this gauge at 85.50 ft, still 21.39 ft away.

What happens at each level

90.00 ft: Major lowland flooding begins with water to the bottom of I-45 bridge.
88.00 ft: Moderate lowland flooding begins.
85.50 ft: Minor lowland flooding begins.
64.11 ft: Right now

Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.

Highest crests on record

Chance of at least minor flooding in October to December: < 5 %.

Rank	Level	Date
1	97.12 ft	August 29, 2017
2	94.78 ft	May 31, 1929
3	94.22 ft	October 8, 1949
4	92.78 ft	November 26, 1940
5	92.12 ft	June 9, 2001
6	92.03 ft	May 18, 1989
7	91.81 ft	August 31, 1945
8	90.70 ft	June 26, 1989
9	90.57 ft	April 18, 2016
10	89.91 ft	June 28, 1960

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

19 Mon 80° 53° – Wind 8 mph

20 Tue 83° 54° – Wind 8 mph

21 Wed 85° 68° – Wind 7 mph

22 Thu 86° 68° – Wind 7 mph

23 Fri 86° 68° – Wind 9 mph

24 Sat 84° 69° – Wind 12 mph

25 Sun 80° 67° – Wind 8 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:28 AM Sunset 06:46 PM Daylight 11 hr, 18 min Waxing gibbous 75%

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Other gauges on Cypress Creek

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Cypress Creek at Sharp Rd near HockleyRiver gauge, Cypress Creek	154.11 ft	High	+0.11 ft	26 mi
Cypress Creek at Katy-Hockley Rd near HockleyRiver gauge, Cypress Creek	145.61 ft	High	+0.01 ft	23 mi
Cypress Creek at House-Hahl Rd near CypressRiver gauge, Cypress Creek	129.57 ft	High	−0.02 ft	18 mi
Cypress Creek at Grant Rd near CypressRiver gauge, Cypress Creek	102.39 ft	Normal	−0.01 ft	11 mi
Cypress Creek at Stuebner-Airline Rd near WestfieldRiver gauge, Cypress Creek	80.01 ft	High	−0.05 ft	5.4 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Spring Creek near SpringRiver gauge, Spring Creek	73.18 ft	Very high	±0	5.2 mi
Greens Bayou near US Hwy 75 near HoustonRiver gauge, Greens Bayou	65.66 ft	Very low	−0.04 ft	5.5 mi
Panther Br near SpringRiver gauge, Panther Br	8.8 cfs	Normal	+0.8 cfs	7 mi
Greens Bayou at Cutten Rd near HoustonRiver gauge, Greens Bayou	101.05 ft	Low	−0.01 ft	8 mi
Willow Creek near TomballRiver gauge, Willow Creek	111.14 ft	Below flood stage	−0.03 ft	9 mi
W Fk San Jacinto River above Lake Houston near PorterRiver gauge, W Fk San Jacinto River	56.54 ft	Very high	−0.01 ft	9 mi
W Fk San Jacinto River near HumbleRiver gauge, W Fk San Jacinto River	42.47 ft	Normal	±0	10 mi
Greens Bayou near HoustonRiver gauge, Greens Bayou	38.98 ft	Normal	+0.02 ft	11 mi

Questions and answers

How does Cypress Creek near Westfield compare with last year?

It is 0.16 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 63.95 ft.

What is flood stage for Cypress Creek near Westfield?

The official flood stage is 85.50 ft. The level is currently 21.39 ft below it.

What is a normal level for Cypress Creek near Westfield in late October?

The median for late October is 44.25 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 3.18 ft and 64.97 ft, based on 30 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 Cypress Creek near Westfield today?

On Oct 21, 2026, 01:00 AM CDT, the water level was 64.11 ft. Down 0.07 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Cypress Creek near Westfield rising or falling?

Down 0.07 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 0.44 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Cypress Creek near Westfield normal?

High for late October. Compared with 30 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:08069000 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 30.03578, -95.42883 (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	64.11 ft	2026-10-21 06:00	Provisional
Flow	55.4 cfs	2026-10-21 06:00	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Cypress Creek near Westfield (usgs:08069000). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/texas/cypress-creek-near-westfield

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