W Fk San Jacinto River near Conroe water level
River gauge, W Fk San Jacinto River, Texas, United States
Right now
High for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 28.6 cfs
- Water temperature
- 68 °F
History
20252026
What this means
The gauge at W Fk San Jacinto River near Conroe shows 93.63 ft, above normal for mid-October.
The median for mid-October is 56.37 ft, based on 28 years of readings, so the river stage is 37.25 ft above typical. It is 22.17 ft below the flood stage of 115.80 ft. On the same day last year the reading was 93.70 ft, a difference of −0.07 ft.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 93.59 ft and 98.05 ft.
That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest. The water temperature at the gauge is 68 °F.
Compared with 28 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 56.37 ft37.25 ft above the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 1.57 ft – 94.57 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (28 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 93.70 ft−0.07 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 93.59 ft – 98.05 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 93.65 ft – 103.31 ft
- Highest on record
- 126.93 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 115.80 ft, still 22.17 ft away.
What happens at each level
- 126.93 ft
- Flood of Record set on 8/29/2017 during Harvey
- 126.09 ft
- Previous flood of record on October 18, 1994.
- 117.80 ft
- Major lowland flooding begins.
- 116.80 ft
- Moderate lowland flooding begins.
- 115.80 ft
- Minor lowland flooding begins.
- 93.63 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 | 126.93 ft | August 29, 2017 |
| 2 | 126.10 ft | October 18, 1994 |
| 3 | 123.22 ft | June 3, 1950 |
| 4 | 123.15 ft | August 30, 1945 |
| 5 | 123.00 ft | April 22, 1926 |
| 6 | 123.00 ft | May 1, 1922 |
| 7 | 121.82 ft | May 3, 2024 |
| 8 | 121.78 ft | June 27, 1960 |
| 9 | 121.75 ft | November 6, 1946 |
| 10 | 121.61 ft | November 14, 1998 |
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Other gauges on the W Fk San Jacinto River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W Fk San Jacinto River near HuntsvilleRiver gauge, W Fk San Jacinto River | 217.55 ft | Low | −0.04 ft | 31 mi |
| W Fk San Jacinto River below Lake Conroe near ConroeRiver gauge, W Fk San Jacinto River | 14.09 ft | Normal | −0.01 ft | 8 mi |
| W Fk San Jacinto River at FM 2854, ConroeRiver gauge, W Fk San Jacinto River | 118.46 ft | Very high | −0.01 ft | 5.8 mi |
| W Fk San Jacinto River above Lake Houston near PorterRiver gauge, W Fk San Jacinto River | 56.60 ft | Very high | −0.01 ft | 10 mi |
| W Fk San Jacinto River near HumbleRiver gauge, W Fk San Jacinto River | 42.41 ft | Normal | −0.03 ft | 19 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panther Br at Gosling Rd, The WoodlandsRiver gauge, Panther Br | 126.15 ft | Normal | +0.03 ft | 4.0 mi |
| Bear Br at Research Blvd, The WoodlandsRiver gauge, Bear Br | 130.03 ft | Normal | +0.02 ft | 4.3 mi |
| Crystal Creek at FM 1314 near ConroeRiver gauge, Crystal Creek | 98.08 ft | Low | ±0 | 4.4 mi |
| Lake Creek at Sendera Ranch Rd near ConroeRiver gauge, Lake Creek | 121.04 ft | Very low | ±0 | 6 mi |
| Panther Br near SpringRiver gauge, Panther Br | 6.6 cfs | Low | +2.7 cfs | 8 mi |
| Caney Creek near SplendoraRiver gauge, Caney Creek | 2.82 ft | Normal | +0.02 ft | 9 mi |
| Spring Creek near SpringRiver gauge, Spring Creek | 73.14 ft | Very high | −0.01 ft | 9 mi |
| Lake Conroe near ConroeLake, Lake Conroe | 199.53 ft | Normal | −0.02 ft | 10 mi |
Questions and answers
Is the W Fk San Jacinto River near Conroe higher than last year?
No, it is 0.07 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 93.70 ft.
What is flood stage for the W Fk San Jacinto River near Conroe?
The official flood stage is 115.80 ft. The level is currently 22.17 ft below it.
What is a normal level for the W Fk San Jacinto River near Conroe in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 56.37 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 1.57 ft and 94.57 ft, based on 28 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 W Fk San Jacinto River near Conroe today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 11:15 AM CDT, the water level was 93.63 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is W Fk San Jacinto River near Conroe rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Down 0.12 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of W Fk San Jacinto River near Conroe normal?
High for mid-October. Compared with 28 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:08068000(Agency page)- Coordinates
30.24466, -95.45716(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 | 93.63 ft | 2026-10-20 16:15 | Provisional |
| Flow | 28.6 cfs | 2026-10-20 16:15 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 68 °F | 2026-10-20 16:15 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: W Fk San Jacinto River near Conroe (usgs:08068000). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/texas/w-fk-san-jacinto-river-near-conroe
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