Panther Br at Gosling Rd, The Woodlands water level
River gauge, Panther Br, Texas, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 6.9 cfs
History
20252026
What this means
The gauge at Panther Br at Gosling Rd, The Woodlands reads 126.34 ft, a normal level for mid-October.
The median for mid-October is 126.65 ft, based on 27 years of readings, so the river stage is 0.31 ft below typical. On the same day last year the reading was 126.59 ft, a difference of −0.25 ft.
The water is rising: up 0.04 ft over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 126.04 ft and 132.40 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Compared with 27 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 126.65 ft0.31 ft below the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 3.89 ft – 128.46 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (27 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 126.59 ft−0.25 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 126.04 ft – 132.40 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 126.22 ft – 132.70 ft
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.
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Other gauges on the Panther Br
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panther Br near SpringRiver gauge, Panther Br | 8.8 cfs | Normal | +1.5 cfs | 4.0 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bear Br at Research Blvd, The WoodlandsRiver gauge, Bear Br | 130.06 ft | Normal | +0.05 ft | 0.4 mi |
| W Fk San Jacinto River near ConroeRiver gauge, W Fk San Jacinto River | 93.67 ft | High | ±0 | 4.0 mi |
| Spring Creek near SpringRiver gauge, Spring Creek | 73.16 ft | Very high | ±0 | 6 mi |
| Lake Creek at Sendera Ranch Rd near ConroeRiver gauge, Lake Creek | 121.03 ft | Very low | ±0 | 7 mi |
| Crystal Creek at FM 1314 near ConroeRiver gauge, Crystal Creek | 98.08 ft | Low | ±0 | 7 mi |
| Willow Creek near TomballRiver gauge, Willow Creek | 111.12 ft | Below flood stage | −0.04 ft | 7 mi |
| W Fk San Jacinto River at FM 2854, ConroeRiver gauge, W Fk San Jacinto River | 118.44 ft | Very high | ±0 | 9 mi |
| W Fk San Jacinto River above Lake Houston near PorterRiver gauge, W Fk San Jacinto River | 56.55 ft | Very high | −0.01 ft | 9 mi |
Questions and answers
Is the Panther Br at Gosling Rd, The Woodlands higher than last year?
No, it is 0.25 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 126.59 ft.
What is a normal level for the Panther Br at Gosling Rd, The Woodlands in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 126.65 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 3.89 ft and 128.46 ft, based on 27 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 Panther Br at Gosling Rd, The Woodlands today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 09:00 PM CDT, the water level was 126.34 ft. Up 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Panther Br at Gosling Rd, The Woodlands rising or falling?
Up 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 0.09 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Panther Br at Gosling Rd, The Woodlands normal?
Normal for mid-October. Compared with 27 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:08068400(Agency page)- Coordinates
30.19216, -95.48383(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 | 126.34 ft | 2026-10-21 02:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 6.9 cfs | 2026-10-21 02:00 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Panther Br at Gosling Rd, The Woodlands (usgs:08068400). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/texas/panther-br-at-gosling-rd-the-woodlands
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