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Caney Creek near Madisonville water level

River gauge, Caney Creek, Texas, United States

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Very high for mid-October

Water level

220.20ft Up 0.96 ft over the last 24 hours

220 225 230 Minor floodstage 233.00 ft

History

218219220ftOct 16Oct 17Oct 18Oct 19Oct 20218219220ftOct 16Oct 18Oct 20
218219220ftSep 21Sep 28Oct 5Oct 12Oct 20218219220ftSep 21Oct 5Oct 20
220225230ftOct 2025Jan 2026Apr 2026Jul 2026Oct 2026Minor flood stage220225230ftOct 2025Apr 2026Oct 2026Minor flood stage
220225230ftJanMarMayJulSepNov2026220225230ftJanAprJulOct2026

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

What this means

Caney Creek near Madisonville is well above normal at 220.20 ft.

The median for mid-October is 218.28 ft, based on 5 years of readings, so the river stage is 1.92 ft above typical. It is 12.80 ft below the flood stage of 233.00 ft. On the same day last year the reading was 217.90 ft, a difference of +2.30 ft.

It has risen 0.96 ft over the past 24 hours. If the rise continues, low-lying paths and riverside parking can go under water. In the last month it has stayed between 218.84 ft and 220.27 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
218.28 ft1.92 ft above the median for this date
Normal for this date
217.85 ft – 219.20 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (5 years of records)
Same day last year
217.90 ft+2.30 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days
218.84 ft – 220.27 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months
217.78 ft – 229.18 ft

Flood levels and safety

Most flood deaths in the US happen in vehicles. Six inches of fast water can knock an adult off their feet, and a foot or two can float a car. If a road is covered, turn around.

Readings can change quickly after heavy rain upstream, so check again before heading near the water.

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

17 Sat 68° 48° – Wind 14 mph
18 Sun 71° 49° – Wind 8 mph
19 Mon 79° 47° – Wind 8 mph
20 Tue 81° 53° – Wind 7 mph
21 Wed 83° 56° – Wind 6 mph
22 Thu 85° 57° – Wind 4 mph
23 Fri 87° 57° – Wind 8 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:30 AM Sunset 06:48 PM Daylight 11 hr, 18 min First quarter 65%

Map

Other gauges on Caney Creek

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Caney Creek at FM 1375 near RichardsRiver gauge, Caney Creek 220.90 ft No reference yet ±0 32 mi
Caney Creek at FM 1097 near WillisRiver gauge, Caney Creek 214.23 ft Low ±0 45 mi
Caney Creek near SplendoraRiver gauge, Caney Creek 2.79 ft Normal ±0 60 mi
Caney Creek at SH 35 near Van VleckRiver gauge, Caney Creek 0.8 cfs Normal ±0 131 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Bedias Creek near MadisonvilleRiver gauge, Bedias Creek 1.77 ft Low ±0 10 mi
Larrison Creek at FM 1428 near MidwayRiver gauge, Larrison Creek 157.35 ft Very high +0.33 ft 13 mi
Navasota River at Old San Antonio Rd near BryanRiver gauge, Navasota River 0.74 ft Very low −0.03 ft 18 mi
Nelson Creek at FM 247 near HuntsvilleRiver gauge, Nelson Creek 182.08 ft Very low +0.01 ft 22 mi
Mathis Creek at US 190 near KurtenRiver gauge, Mathis Creek 274.94 ft Below flood stage −0.14 ft 25 mi
W Fk San Jacinto River near HuntsvilleRiver gauge, W Fk San Jacinto River 217.57 ft Low −0.05 ft 25 mi
Lower Keechi Creek at IH 45 near CentervilleRiver gauge, Lower Keechi Creek 275.32 ft Normal ±0 26 mi
Navasota River near EasterlyRiver gauge, Navasota River 2.74 ft Very low +0.01 ft 27 mi

Questions and answers

Is Caney Creek near Madisonville higher than last year?

Yes, it is 2.30 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 217.90 ft.

What is flood stage for Caney Creek near Madisonville?

The official flood stage is 233.00 ft. The level is currently 12.80 ft below it.

What is a normal level for Caney Creek near Madisonville in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 218.28 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 217.85 ft and 219.20 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 Caney Creek near Madisonville today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 12:20 AM CDT, the water level was 220.20 ft. Up 0.96 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Caney Creek near Madisonville rising or falling?

Up 0.96 ft over the last 24 hours. Up 1.18 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Caney Creek near Madisonville normal?

Very high for mid-October. Compared with 5 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:08065700 (Agency page)
Coordinates
30.93717, -95.93566 (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 220.20 ft 2026-10-20 05:20 Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Caney Creek near Madisonville (usgs:08065700). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/texas/caney-creek-near-madisonville

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