E Fk San Jacinto River near New Caney water level

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

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High for mid-October

Water level

46.00ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 09:00 AM CDT (39 min ago)

Flow: 13.4 cfs
Water temperature: 66 °F

History

7 days 30 days 1 year Years compared

20252026

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

What this means

The E Fk San Jacinto River near New Caney is above normal at 46.00 ft.

That puts it 41.90 ft above the median of 4.10 ft for mid-October, based on 30 years of readings. It is 12.00 ft below the flood stage of 58.00 ft. A year ago it stood at 46.26 ft (−0.26 ft).

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 45.99 ft and 46.14 ft.

That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest. The sensor also reports a water temperature of 66 °F.

Compared with 30 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date: 4.10 ft41.90 ft above the median for this date
Normal for this date: 2.88 ft – 46.48 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (30 years of records)
Same day last year: 46.26 ft−0.26 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days: 45.99 ft – 46.14 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months: 46.00 ft – 54.01 ft
Highest on record: 81.15 ftAugust 29, 2017

Floating and fishing near E Fk San Jacinto River near New Caney

Experienced paddlers may enjoy higher water, but many outfitters stop rentals once a river runs this high.

Flood stage here is 58.00 ft, 12.00 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

What happens at each level

76.20 ft: Flood of record.
69.00 ft: Major lowland flooding begins as several homes become inundated.
68.50 ft: Moderate lowland flooding continues with water over the lowest slab elevations of buildings on the downstream side near the gauge, as well as several hunting camps along the left bank approximately 2 miles downstream of the gage begin to take on water. Widespread flooding continues in the vicinity of the gage and in the right floodplain with many roads including FM 1485 inundated and closed.
62.00 ft: Moderate lowland flooding begins with secondary roads near the river inundated, including FM 1485 west of the river.
58.00 ft: Minor lowland flooding begins in the vicinity of the gage with minor roads such as Chinquapin and Riverside Roads beginning to flood.
54.50 ft: Bankfull
46.00 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: 30 %.

Rank	Level	Date
1	81.15 ft	August 29, 2017
2	77.70 ft	May 3, 2024
3	76.00 ft	October 19, 1994
4	73.01 ft	September 19, 2019
5	72.60 ft	June 1, 1973
6	71.70 ft	November 14, 1998
7	69.63 ft	May 29, 2016
8	69.03 ft	January 8, 1998
9	67.78 ft	May 19, 2024
10	67.67 ft	May 19, 1989

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

17 Sat 69° 51° – Wind 12 mph

18 Sun 73° 49° – Wind 7 mph

19 Mon 79° 54° – Wind 10 mph

20 Tue 82° 56° – Wind 6 mph

21 Wed 84° 59° – Wind 5 mph

22 Thu 86° 60° – Wind 4 mph

23 Fri 87° 62° – Wind 7 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:26 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	193.63 ft	Very low	−3.67 ft	29 mi
E Fk San Jacinto River near ClevelandRiver gauge, E Fk San Jacinto River	4.27 ft	Normal	+0.02 ft	13 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Luce Bayou at SH-99 near HuffmanRiver gauge, Luce Bayou	54.34 ft	Below flood stage	+0.01 ft	4.7 mi
Peach Creek at SplendoraRiver gauge, Peach Creek	3.12 ft	Very low	±0	7 mi
Spring Branch at SH 242 near SplendoraRiver gauge, Spring Branch	96.34 ft	Normal	±0	9 mi
W Fk San Jacinto River near HumbleRiver gauge, W Fk San Jacinto River	42.44 ft	Normal	−0.01 ft	11 mi
W Fk San Jacinto River above Lake Houston near PorterRiver gauge, W Fk San Jacinto River	56.58 ft	Very high	−0.03 ft	13 mi
Caney Creek near SplendoraRiver gauge, Caney Creek	2.81 ft	Normal	±0	13 mi
Cedar Bayou near CrosbyRiver gauge, Cedar Bayou	36.50 ft	Normal	+0.01 ft	15 mi
Lake Houston near SheldonLake, Lake Houston	42.13 ft	Normal	±0	16 mi

Questions and answers

How does the E Fk San Jacinto River near New Caney compare with last year?

It is 0.26 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 46.26 ft.

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

The official flood stage is 58.00 ft. The level is currently 12.00 ft below it.

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

The median for mid-October is 4.10 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 2.88 ft and 46.48 ft, based on 30 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 New Caney today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 09:00 AM CDT, the water level was 46.00 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is E Fk San Jacinto River near New Caney rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours. Down 0.04 ft over the last 7 days.

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

High for mid-October. Compared with 30 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:08070200 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 30.14523, -95.12461 (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	46.00 ft	2026-10-20 14:00	Provisional
Flow	13.4 cfs	2026-10-20 14:00	Provisional
Water temperature	66 °F	2026-10-20 14:00	Provisional

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