Dry Creek near Rosenberg water level
River gauge, Dry Creek, Texas, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 44.1 cfs
History
20252026
What this means
The gauge at Dry Creek near Rosenberg reads 66.74 ft, a normal level for mid-October.
That puts it 0.45 ft below the median of 67.19 ft for mid-October, based on 18 years of readings. A year ago it stood at 67.29 ft (−0.55 ft).
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 65.93 ft and 67.18 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Compared with 18 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 67.19 ft0.45 ft below the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 65.42 ft – 70.04 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (18 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 67.29 ft−0.55 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 65.93 ft – 67.18 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 65.68 ft – 71.38 ft
What the stage means on the water
A normal level is usually prime time for floating and wade fishing, as long as the weather holds upstream.
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Creek near NeedvilleRiver gauge, Big Creek | 1.92 ft | Very low | −0.04 ft | 4.4 mi |
| Brazos River at RichmondRiver gauge, Brazos River | 8.45 ft | Very low | −0.09 ft | 4.9 mi |
| Brazos River near Sugar LandRiver gauge, Brazos River | 27.82 ft | Very low | −0.08 ft | 6.1 mi |
| Oyster Creek at FM 1464 near Sugar LandRiver gauge, Oyster Creek | 70.88 ft | Low | −0.17 ft | 8 mi |
| Keegans Bayou at Roark Rd near HoustonRiver gauge, Keegans Bayou | 60.21 ft | Very low | +0.01 ft | 15 mi |
| Brazos River near RosharonRiver gauge, Brazos River | 4.71 ft | Low | −0.10 ft | 15 mi |
| Oyster Creek at CR 42 near RosharonRiver gauge, Oyster Creek | 32.31 ft | Normal | ±0 | 16 mi |
| San Bernard River near BolingRiver gauge, San Bernard River | 3.76 ft | Normal | −0.16 ft | 16 mi |
Questions and answers
How does Dry Creek near Rosenberg compare with last year?
It is 0.55 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 67.29 ft.
What is a normal level for Dry Creek near Rosenberg in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 67.19 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 65.42 ft and 70.04 ft, based on 18 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 Dry Creek near Rosenberg today?
On Oct 18, 2026, 09:00 PM CDT, the water level was 66.74 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Dry Creek near Rosenberg rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Down 0.09 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Dry Creek near Rosenberg normal?
Normal for mid-October. Compared with 18 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:08116400(Agency page)- Coordinates
29.51191, -95.74689(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 | 66.74 ft | 2026-10-19 02:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 44.1 cfs | 2026-10-19 02:00 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Dry Creek near Rosenberg (usgs:08116400). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/texas/dry-creek-near-rosenberg
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