Cypress Creek at Sharp Rd near Hockley water level

Name: Cypress Creek at Sharp Rd near Hockley water level (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

154.02ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 19, 2026, 12:15 PM CDT (59 min ago)

History

7 days 30 days 1 year Years compared

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Water level Normal range (10–90 %)

What this means

The gauge at Cypress Creek at Sharp Rd near Hockley shows 154.02 ft, above normal for mid-October.

That puts it 1.31 ft above the median of 152.71 ft for mid-October, based on 26 years of readings. A year ago it stood at 153.26 ft (+0.76 ft).

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 153.51 ft and 158.94 ft.

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

Compared with 26 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date: 152.71 ft1.31 ft above the median for this date
Normal for this date: 53.97 ft – 154.08 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (26 years of records)
Same day last year: 153.26 ft+0.76 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days: 153.51 ft – 158.94 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months: 152.95 ft – 162.41 ft

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.

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:28 AM Sunset 06:50 PM Daylight 11 hr, 21 min First quarter 61%

Map

Other gauges on Cypress Creek

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Cypress Creek at Katy-Hockley Rd near HockleyRiver gauge, Cypress Creek	145.59 ft	High	−0.04 ft	2.8 mi
Cypress Creek at House-Hahl Rd near CypressRiver gauge, Cypress Creek	129.59 ft	Very high	−0.05 ft	8 mi
Cypress Creek at Grant Rd near CypressRiver gauge, Cypress Creek	102.41 ft	High	−0.02 ft	15 mi
Cypress Creek at Stuebner-Airline Rd near WestfieldRiver gauge, Cypress Creek	80.15 ft	High	−0.02 ft	21 mi
Cypress Creek near WestfieldRiver gauge, Cypress Creek	64.15 ft	High	−0.04 ft	26 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Little Cypress Creek near CypressRiver gauge, Little Cypress Creek	143.42 ft	Normal	+0.02 ft	11 mi
Bear Creek near BarkerRiver gauge, Bear Creek	96.67 ft	Normal	+0.01 ft	11 mi
S Mayde Creek at Heathergold Dr near AddicksRiver gauge, S Mayde Creek	97.67 ft	Normal	−0.03 ft	11 mi
Langham Creek at W Little York Rd near AddicksRiver gauge, Langham Creek	96.57 ft	Normal	+0.03 ft	12 mi
Buffalo Bayou near KatyRiver gauge, Buffalo Bayou	97.10 ft	Normal	−0.07 ft	12 mi
Langham Creek near AddicksRiver gauge, Langham Creek	88.71 ft	Low	+0.05 ft	14 mi
Barker Reservoir near AddicksReservoir, Barker Reservoir	70.26 ft	Normal	−0.08 ft	16 mi

Questions and answers

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

It is 0.76 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 153.26 ft.

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

The median for mid-October is 152.71 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 53.97 ft and 154.08 ft, based on 26 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 Sharp Rd near Hockley today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 12:15 PM CDT, the water level was 154.02 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Cypress Creek at Sharp Rd near Hockley rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours. Up 0.29 ft over the last 7 days.

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

High for mid-October. Compared with 26 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:08068700 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 29.92106, -95.84023 (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	154.02 ft	2026-10-19 17:15	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Cypress Creek at Sharp Rd near Hockley (usgs:08068700). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/texas/cypress-creek-at-sharp-rd-near-hockley

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