Kings Creek at SH 34 near Kaufman water level
River gauge, Kings Creek, Texas, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 2.4 cfs
History
20252026
What this means
The gauge at Kings Creek at SH 34 near Kaufman reads 53.74 ft, a normal level for mid-October.
The median for mid-October is 53.88 ft, based on 17 years of readings, so the river stage is 0.14 ft below typical. On the same day last year the reading was 53.76 ft, a difference of −0.02 ft.
The level is falling, down 0.05 ft over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 53.60 ft and 56.79 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Compared with 17 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 53.88 ft0.14 ft below the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 53.52 ft – 59.27 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (17 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 53.76 ft−0.02 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 53.60 ft – 56.79 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 53.56 ft – 73.56 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
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E Fk Trinity River near CrandallRiver gauge, E Fk Trinity River | 0.09 ft | Very low | +0.01 ft | 10 mi |
| Trinity River near RosserRiver gauge, Trinity River | 3.11 ft | Low | +0.02 ft | 12 mi |
| Cedar Creek near KempRiver gauge, Cedar Creek | 0.71 ft | Low | −0.02 ft | 14 mi |
| New Terrell City Lake near TerrellLake, New Terrell City Lake | 493.35 ft | Normal | −0.01 ft | 15 mi |
| E Fk Trinity River below Lake Ray Hubbard near ForneyRiver gauge, E Fk Trinity River | 6.35 ft | Low | −0.02 ft | 19 mi |
| Lake Ray Hubbard near ForneyLake, Lake Ray Hubbard | 431.99 ft | Normal | −0.01 ft | 19 mi |
| Red Oak Creek at FM 813 near PalmerRiver gauge, Red Oak Creek | 7.73 ft | Normal | −4.95 ft | 22 mi |
| S Fk Sabine River near QuinlanRiver gauge, S Fk Sabine River | 4.79 ft | Normal | +0.04 ft | 24 mi |
Questions and answers
Is Kings Creek at SH 34 near Kaufman higher than last year?
No, it is 0.02 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 53.76 ft.
What is a normal level for Kings Creek at SH 34 near Kaufman in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 53.88 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 53.52 ft and 59.27 ft, based on 17 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 Kings Creek at SH 34 near Kaufman today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 03:00 PM CDT, the water level was 53.74 ft. Down 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Kings Creek at SH 34 near Kaufman rising or falling?
Down 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 0.13 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Kings Creek at SH 34 near Kaufman normal?
Normal for mid-October. Compared with 17 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:08062895(Agency page)- Coordinates
32.55611, -96.33889(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 | 53.74 ft | 2026-10-20 20:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 2.4 cfs | 2026-10-20 20:00 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Kings Creek at SH 34 near Kaufman (usgs:08062895). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/texas/kings-creek-at-sh-34-near-kaufman
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