Cypress Creek at Grant Rd near Cypress water level

Name: Cypress Creek at Grant Rd near Cypress 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 mid-October

Water level

102.39ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 10:45 AM CDT (1 hour ago)

Flow: 24.5 cfs

History

7 days 30 days 1 year Years compared

20252026

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

What this means

High water at Cypress Creek at Grant Rd near Cypress: the latest reading is 102.39 ft, above normal for mid-October.

That puts it 0.46 ft above the median of 101.93 ft for mid-October, based on 28 years of readings. It is 19.61 ft below the flood stage of 122.00 ft. A year ago it stood at 102.30 ft (+0.09 ft).

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 102.21 ft – 112.92 ft.

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

Compared with 28 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date: 101.93 ft0.46 ft above the median for this date
Normal for this date: 24.05 ft – 102.61 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (28 years of records)
Same day last year: 102.30 ft+0.09 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days: 102.21 ft – 112.92 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months: 102.21 ft – 112.92 ft
Highest on record: 129.97 ftAugust 28, 2017

Paddling and fishing conditions

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

For reference, flood stage is 122.00 ft.

What happens at each level

125.30 ft: Major lowland flooding continues as homes in the 10700 block of Normont begin flooding with water in many homes along Oak Hollow.
125.00 ft: Major lowland flooding begins. In past floods, homes in the 13600 block of Oak Hollow, downstream from the gage, began flooding.
124.00 ft: Moderate lowland flooding begins as low-lying areas along the creek become inundated.
122.00 ft: Minor lowland flooding begins as water tops the banks of the main channel.
102.39 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	129.97 ft	August 28, 2017
2	127.52 ft	April 19, 2016
3	125.18 ft	October 18, 1994
4	124.81 ft	July 13, 2012
5	124.08 ft	October 19, 1998
6	124.00 ft	May 28, 2016
7	123.92 ft	June 9, 2001
8	123.40 ft	October 1, 1949
9	123.12 ft	April 29, 2009
10	122.90 ft	November 14, 1998

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

17 Sat 70° 51° – Wind 13 mph

18 Sun 74° 52° – Wind 6 mph

19 Mon 80° 56° – Wind 11 mph

20 Tue 82° 62° – Wind 9 mph

21 Wed 84° 66° – Wind 6 mph

22 Thu 85° 64° – Wind 6 mph

23 Fri 87° 64° – Wind 10 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:28 AM Sunset 06:48 PM Daylight 11 hr, 19 min Waxing gibbous 70%

Map

Other gauges on Cypress Creek

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Cypress Creek at Sharp Rd near HockleyRiver gauge, Cypress Creek	154.08 ft	High	+0.06 ft	15 mi
Cypress Creek at Katy-Hockley Rd near HockleyRiver gauge, Cypress Creek	145.60 ft	High	+0.01 ft	13 mi
Cypress Creek at House-Hahl Rd near CypressRiver gauge, Cypress Creek	129.55 ft	Very high	−0.04 ft	7 mi
Cypress Creek at Stuebner-Airline Rd near WestfieldRiver gauge, Cypress Creek	80.08 ft	High	−0.09 ft	5.7 mi
Cypress Creek near WestfieldRiver gauge, Cypress Creek	64.10 ft	High	−0.05 ft	11 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Greens Bayou at Cutten Rd near HoustonRiver gauge, Greens Bayou	100.98 ft	Low	−0.02 ft	5.0 mi
Little Cypress Creek near CypressRiver gauge, Little Cypress Creek	143.41 ft	Normal	±0	7 mi
Langham Creek at W Little York Rd near AddicksRiver gauge, Langham Creek	96.58 ft	Normal	+0.02 ft	8 mi
Willow Creek near TomballRiver gauge, Willow Creek	111.18 ft	Below flood stage	±0	10 mi
Langham Creek near AddicksRiver gauge, Langham Creek	88.72 ft	Low	±0	10 mi
Whiteoak Bayou at Alabonson Rd, HoustonRiver gauge, Whiteoak Bayou	59.96 ft	High	+0.04 ft	10 mi
Spring Creek near TomballRiver gauge, Spring Creek	139.06 ft	Normal	+0.04 ft	11 mi
Cole Creek at Deihl Rd, HoustonRiver gauge, Cole Creek	61.72 ft	Very low	−0.01 ft	11 mi

Questions and answers

How does Cypress Creek at Grant Rd near Cypress compare with last year?

It is 0.09 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 102.30 ft.

What is flood stage for Cypress Creek at Grant Rd near Cypress?

The official flood stage is 122.00 ft. The level is currently 19.61 ft below it.

What is a normal level for Cypress Creek at Grant Rd near Cypress in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 101.93 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 24.05 ft and 102.61 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 Cypress Creek at Grant Rd near Cypress today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 10:45 AM CDT, the water level was 102.39 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Cypress Creek at Grant Rd near Cypress rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours. Down 0.40 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Cypress Creek at Grant Rd near Cypress 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:08068800 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 29.97356, -95.59855 (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	102.39 ft	2026-10-20 15:45	Provisional
Flow	24.5 cfs	2026-10-20 15:45	Provisional

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