Cypress Creek at Katy-Hockley Rd near Hockley water level

Name: Cypress Creek at Katy-Hockley Rd near Hockley 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

145.62ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 05:45 PM CDT (1 hour ago)

Flow: 4.4 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 Katy-Hockley Rd near Hockley: the latest reading is 145.62 ft, above normal for mid-October.

The median for mid-October is 58.94 ft, based on 25 years of readings, so the river stage is 86.68 ft above typical. It is 11.68 ft below the flood stage of 157.30 ft. On the same day last year the reading was 145.10 ft, a difference of +0.52 ft.

It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 145.00 ft – 153.62 ft.

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

Compared with 25 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date: 58.94 ft86.68 ft above the median for this date
Normal for this date: 46.44 ft – 146.41 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (25 years of records)
Same day last year: 145.10 ft+0.52 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days: 145.00 ft – 153.62 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months: 145.00 ft – 153.86 ft
Highest on record: 162.85 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 157.30 ft.

What happens at each level

160.60 ft: Major lowland flooding begins in the vicinity of the gage.
159.30 ft: Moderate lowland flooding begins in the vicinity of the gage.
157.30 ft: Minor lowland flooding begins in the vicinity of the gage as water escapes the main channel and spills into the floodplain.
145.62 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	162.85 ft	August 28, 2017
2	162.65 ft	October 19, 1998
3	162.65 ft	October 18, 1994
4	162.34 ft	April 18, 2016
5	161.30 ft	November 14, 1998
6	160.60 ft	June 9, 2001
7	160.50 ft	May 27, 2016
8	160.27 ft	November 24, 2004
9	160.21 ft	January 20, 1979
10	160.11 ft	October 31, 2006

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

17 Sat 69° 50° – Wind 15 mph

18 Sun 73° 52° – Wind 7 mph

19 Mon 78° 55° – Wind 12 mph

20 Tue 80° 58° – Wind 10 mph

21 Wed 82° 62° – Wind 7 mph

22 Thu 83° 59° – Wind 7 mph

23 Fri 85° 59° – Wind 9 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:29 AM Sunset 06:48 PM Daylight 11 hr, 19 min Waxing gibbous 72%

Map

Other gauges on Cypress Creek

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Cypress Creek at Sharp Rd near HockleyRiver gauge, Cypress Creek	154.07 ft	High	+0.06 ft	2.8 mi
Cypress Creek at House-Hahl Rd near CypressRiver gauge, Cypress Creek	129.55 ft	Very high	−0.03 ft	5.5 mi
Cypress Creek at Grant Rd near CypressRiver gauge, Cypress Creek	102.37 ft	High	−0.03 ft	13 mi
Cypress Creek at Stuebner-Airline Rd near WestfieldRiver gauge, Cypress Creek	80.03 ft	High	−0.05 ft	18 mi
Cypress Creek near WestfieldRiver gauge, Cypress Creek	64.09 ft	High	−0.08 ft	23 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Little Cypress Creek near CypressRiver gauge, Little Cypress Creek	143.43 ft	Normal	±0	8 mi
Bear Creek near BarkerRiver gauge, Bear Creek	96.60 ft	Normal	−0.03 ft	11 mi
Langham Creek at W Little York Rd near AddicksRiver gauge, Langham Creek	96.59 ft	Normal	−0.04 ft	11 mi
S Mayde Creek at Heathergold Dr near AddicksRiver gauge, S Mayde Creek	97.58 ft	Low	−0.07 ft	12 mi
Langham Creek near AddicksRiver gauge, Langham Creek	88.66 ft	Low	+0.01 ft	13 mi
Buffalo Bayou near KatyRiver gauge, Buffalo Bayou	97.11 ft	Normal	−0.07 ft	14 mi
Spring Creek near TomballRiver gauge, Spring Creek	138.94 ft	Normal	−0.09 ft	15 mi

Questions and answers

Is Cypress Creek at Katy-Hockley Rd near Hockley higher than last year?

Yes, it is 0.52 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 145.10 ft.

What is flood stage for Cypress Creek at Katy-Hockley Rd near Hockley?

The official flood stage is 157.30 ft. The level is currently 11.68 ft below it.

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

The median for mid-October is 58.94 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 46.44 ft and 146.41 ft, based on 25 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 Katy-Hockley Rd near Hockley today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 05:45 PM CDT, the water level was 145.62 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Cypress Creek at Katy-Hockley Rd near Hockley rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours. Down 0.43 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Cypress Creek at Katy-Hockley Rd near Hockley normal?

High for mid-October. Compared with 25 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:08068720 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 29.95022, -95.80828 (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	145.62 ft	2026-10-20 22:45	Provisional
Flow	4.4 cfs	2026-10-20 22:45	Provisional

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