Larrison Creek at FM 1428 near Midway water level

Name: Larrison Creek at FM 1428 near Midway water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
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River gauge, Larrison Creek, Texas, United States

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Very high for mid-October

Water level

157.33ft Up 0.32 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 05:15 AM CDT (19 min ago)

History

7 days 30 days 1 year Years compared

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

What this means

Larrison Creek at FM 1428 near Midway is well above normal at 157.33 ft.

The median for mid-October is 157.23 ft, based on 5 years of readings, so the river stage is 0.10 ft above typical. It is 14.67 ft below the flood stage of 172.00 ft. On the same day last year the reading was 157.12 ft, a difference of +0.21 ft.

It has risen 0.32 ft over the past 24 hours. If the rise continues, low-lying paths and riverside parking can go under water. In the last month it has stayed between 157.00 ft and 157.43 ft.

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

Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date: 157.23 ft0.10 ft above the median for this date
Normal for this date: 157.11 ft – 157.30 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (5 years of records)
Same day last year: 157.12 ft+0.21 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days: 157.00 ft – 157.43 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months: 157.04 ft – 166.50 ft

Flood levels and safety

Most flood deaths in the US happen in vehicles. Six inches of fast water can knock an adult off their feet, and a foot or two can float a car. If a road is covered, turn around.

Readings can change quickly after heavy rain upstream, so check again before heading near the water.

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:30 AM Sunset 06:47 PM Daylight 11 hr, 18 min First quarter 67%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Bedias Creek near MadisonvilleRiver gauge, Bedias Creek	1.77 ft	Low	−0.01 ft	5.8 mi
Nelson Creek at FM 247 near HuntsvilleRiver gauge, Nelson Creek	182.07 ft	Very low	±0	11 mi
Caney Creek near MadisonvilleRiver gauge, Caney Creek	219.11 ft	High	−0.23 ft	13 mi
Trinity River at RiversideRiver gauge, Trinity River	128.98 ft	Normal	±0	20 mi
W Fk San Jacinto River near HuntsvilleRiver gauge, W Fk San Jacinto River	217.57 ft	Low	−0.04 ft	21 mi
Gail Creek at FM 1280 near LoveladyRiver gauge, Gail Creek	183.14 ft	Below flood stage	+0.01 ft	22 mi
Trinity River near CrockettRiver gauge, Trinity River	2.21 ft	Very low	−0.02 ft	27 mi
Lower Keechi Creek at IH 45 near CentervilleRiver gauge, Lower Keechi Creek	275.32 ft	Normal	±0	30 mi

Questions and answers

Is Larrison Creek at FM 1428 near Midway higher than last year?

Yes, it is 0.21 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 157.12 ft.

What is flood stage for Larrison Creek at FM 1428 near Midway?

The official flood stage is 172.00 ft. The level is currently 14.67 ft below it.

What is a normal level for Larrison Creek at FM 1428 near Midway in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 157.23 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 157.11 ft and 157.30 ft, based on 5 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 Larrison Creek at FM 1428 near Midway today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 05:15 AM CDT, the water level was 157.33 ft. Up 0.32 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Larrison Creek at FM 1428 near Midway rising or falling?

Up 0.32 ft over the last 24 hours. Steady over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Larrison Creek at FM 1428 near Midway normal?

Very high for mid-October. Compared with 5 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:08065820 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 30.94967, -95.71643 (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	157.33 ft	2026-10-20 10:15	Provisional

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