E Fk San Jacinto River near Cleveland water level

Name: E Fk San Jacinto River near Cleveland water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, E Fk San Jacinto River, Texas, United States

Directions

Normal for mid-October

Water level

4.27ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 08:30 AM CDT (24 min ago)

Flow: 11.5 cfs

History

7 days 30 days 1 year Years compared

20252026

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

What this means

Water levels are unremarkable at E Fk San Jacinto River near Cleveland, where the gauge shows 4.27 ft.

The median for mid-October is 4.52 ft, based on 28 years of readings, so the river stage is 0.24 ft below typical. It is 14.73 ft below the flood stage of 19.00 ft. On the same day last year the reading was 4.53 ft, a difference of −0.26 ft.

It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 4.23 ft – 4.41 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.

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

Key numbers

Median for this date: 4.52 ft0.24 ft below the median for this date
Normal for this date: 3.99 ft – 9.42 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (28 years of records)
Same day last year: 4.53 ft−0.26 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days: 4.23 ft – 4.41 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months: 4.25 ft – 10.39 ft
Highest on record: 29.10 ftNovember 24, 1940

Paddling and fishing conditions

Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.

For reference, flood stage is 19.00 ft.

What happens at each level

28.00 ft: FM 105 near BB Martin Blvd begins taking on water.
27.17 ft: Flood of record set on August 28, 2017 during Harvey.
27.00 ft: Burger King begins taking on water.
26.00 ft: Exxon begins taking on water.
25.00 ft: Lowest homes on Wells Road become threatened.
23.00 ft: Sante Fe Railroad begins taking on water and the parking lot of the Best Western begins taking on water.
21.00 ft: Moderate flooding begins as CR 1725 begins taking on water.
19.50 ft: East Fork RV Resort begins to take on water.
19.00 ft: Minor flood stage begins as water begins flooding Wells Avenue.
16.00 ft: Top of bank.
4.27 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: 6 %.

Rank	Level	Date
1	29.10 ft	November 24, 1940
2	27.17 ft	August 28, 2017
3	25.82 ft	May 3, 2024
4	24.57 ft	October 18, 1994
5	24.57 ft	January 8, 1998
6	23.92 ft	June 14, 1973
7	23.32 ft	April 2, 1945
8	22.29 ft	November 6, 1946
9	21.72 ft	November 14, 1998
10	21.70 ft	April 30, 2024

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

17 Sat 69° 50° – Wind 12 mph

18 Sun 73° 49° – Wind 7 mph

19 Mon 78° 51° – Wind 11 mph

20 Tue 82° 54° – Wind 6 mph

21 Wed 83° 56° – Wind 5 mph

22 Thu 86° 58° – Wind 4 mph

23 Fri 87° 59° – Wind 6 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:27 AM Sunset 06:45 PM Daylight 11 hr, 19 min First quarter 69%

Map

Other gauges on the E Fk San Jacinto River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
E Fk San Jacinto River at SH 150 near ColdspringRiver gauge, E Fk San Jacinto River	197.31 ft	Very high	+3.68 ft	17 mi
E Fk San Jacinto River near New CaneyRiver gauge, E Fk San Jacinto River	45.99 ft	High	−0.01 ft	13 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Peach Creek at SplendoraRiver gauge, Peach Creek	3.12 ft	Very low	±0	8 mi
Spring Branch at SH 242 near SplendoraRiver gauge, Spring Branch	96.33 ft	Normal	−0.01 ft	12 mi
Big Creek at SH 150 near ShepherdRiver gauge, Big Creek	132.85 ft	Below flood stage	±0	12 mi
Caney Creek near SplendoraRiver gauge, Caney Creek	2.81 ft	Normal	±0	13 mi
Luce Bayou at SH-99 near HuffmanRiver gauge, Luce Bayou	54.34 ft	Below flood stage	+0.01 ft	15 mi
Trinity River at RomayorRiver gauge, Trinity River	10.49 ft	Very low	±0	16 mi
Crystal Creek at FM 1314 near ConroeRiver gauge, Crystal Creek	98.08 ft	Low	±0	18 mi
Trinity River near GoodrichRiver gauge, Trinity River	4.54 ft	Low	±0	19 mi

Questions and answers

Is the E Fk San Jacinto River near Cleveland higher than last year?

No, it is 0.26 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 4.53 ft.

What is flood stage for the E Fk San Jacinto River near Cleveland?

The official flood stage is 19.00 ft. The level is currently 14.73 ft below it.

What is a normal level for the E Fk San Jacinto River near Cleveland in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 4.52 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 3.99 ft and 9.42 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 E Fk San Jacinto River near Cleveland today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 08:30 AM CDT, the water level was 4.27 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is E Fk San Jacinto River near Cleveland rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours. Steady over the last 7 days.

Is the level of E Fk San Jacinto River near Cleveland normal?

Normal 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:08070000 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 30.33660, -95.10410 (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	4.27 ft	2026-10-20 13:30	Provisional
Flow	11.5 cfs	2026-10-20 13:30	Provisional

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