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Mayhaw Bayou at SH 73 near Hamshire water level

River gauge, Mayhaw Bayou, Texas, United States

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High for late October

Water level

1.08ft Steady over the last 24 hours

0.5 0.8 1.0 1.3

History

0.51.01.5ftOct 16Oct 17Oct 18Oct 20Oct 210.51.01.5ftOct 16Oct 18Oct 21
0.51.01.5ftSep 22Sep 29Oct 6Oct 14Oct 210.51.01.5ftSep 22Oct 6Oct 21
-024ftOct 2025Jan 2026Apr 2026Jul 2026Oct 2026-024ftOct 2025Apr 2026Oct 2026
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Water level Normal range (10–90 %)

What this means

High water at Mayhaw Bayou at SH 73 near Hamshire: the latest reading is 1.08 ft, above normal for late October.

The median for late October is 0.90 ft, based on 5 years of readings, so the river stage is 0.18 ft above typical. On the same day last year the reading was 0.99 ft, a difference of +0.09 ft.

It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 0.55 ft – 1.61 ft.

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

Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date
0.90 ft0.18 ft above the median for this date
Normal for this date
0.52 ft – 1.22 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (5 years of records)
Same day last year
0.99 ft+0.09 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days
0.55 ft – 1.61 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months
−0.73 ft – 4.44 ft

Paddling and fishing conditions

Above-normal flows push fish to the edges and make wading risky. Wait for the river to drop and clear.

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

20 Tue 82° 56° – Wind 10 mph
21 Wed 85° 66° – Wind 8 mph
22 Thu 85° 57° – Wind 7 mph
23 Fri 83° 60° – Wind 8 mph
24 Sat 81° 63° – Wind 12 mph
25 Sun 80° 60° – Wind 11 mph
26 Mon 80° 61° – Wind 11 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:23 AM Sunset 06:41 PM Daylight 11 hr, 18 min Waxing gibbous 76%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Green Pond Gully at FM 365 near ChinaRiver gauge, Green Pond Gully 2.89 ft High −0.01 ft 9 mi
Willow Marsh Bayou at US 90 near BeaumontRiver gauge, Willow Marsh Bayou 14.91 ft High ±0 17 mi
Rhodair Gully at US 69 near NederlandRiver gauge, Rhodair Gully 1.25 ft High +0.01 ft 19 mi
Pine Island Bayou near Sour LakeRiver gauge, Pine Island Bayou 11.39 ft Very low −0.01 ft 20 mi
Pine Island Bayou above BI Pump Plant, BeaumontTidal gauge, Pine Island Bayou 3.56 ft Below flood stage −0.16 ft 25 mi
Lake Charlotte near AnahuacEstuary gauge, Lake Charlotte 2.55 ft Low +0.04 ft 25 mi
Neches River Saltwater Barrier at BeaumontTidal gauge, Neches River Saltwater Barrier 2.85 ft Below flood stage −0.17 ft 25 mi
Old River Cutoff near Moss BluffTidal gauge, Old River Cutoff 2.64 ft Normal +1.27 ft 29 mi

Questions and answers

Is Mayhaw Bayou at SH 73 near Hamshire higher than last year?

Yes, it is 0.09 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 0.99 ft.

What is a normal level for Mayhaw Bayou at SH 73 near Hamshire in late October?

The median for late October is 0.90 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 0.52 ft and 1.22 ft, based on 5 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 Mayhaw Bayou at SH 73 near Hamshire today?

On Oct 21, 2026, 04:45 AM CDT, the water level was 1.08 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Mayhaw Bayou at SH 73 near Hamshire rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours. Down 0.48 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Mayhaw Bayou at SH 73 near Hamshire normal?

High for late October. Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year.

How often is this data updated?

The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
Operator
U.S. Geological Survey
Station code
usgs:08041970 (Agency page)
Coordinates
29.82547, -94.29532 (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

ParameterLast valueTime (UTC)Quality
Water level 1.08 ft 2026-10-21 09:45 Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Mayhaw Bayou at SH 73 near Hamshire (usgs:08041970). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/texas/mayhaw-bayou-at-sh-73-near-hamshire

How we check values

Each reading is stored as published. We hold back values that jump faster than physically plausible and show the measurement time with every value.

Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer