Linnville Bayou at SH 35 near Van Vleck water level
River gauge, Linnville Bayou, Texas, United States
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What this means
Linnville Bayou at SH 35 near Van Vleck reads 21.21 ft as of Oct 20, 2026, 11:50 AM CDT. There is no published reference for this river yet, so we can't say whether that is high or low for the season.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 21.09 ft and 21.26 ft.
Over the past seven days the change adds up to 0.00 ft.
The agency publishes no normal range for this gauge yet, so we show the trend only. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Same day last year
- 21.46 ft−0.25 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 21.09 ft – 21.26 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 21.09 ft – 31.24 ft
Floating and fishing near Linnville Bayou at SH 35 near Van Vleck
Use the recent trend as your guide, and ask locally which gage height makes for a good float.
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
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Other gauges on Linnville Bayou
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linnville Bayou at FM 521 near Cedar LaneRiver gauge, Linnville Bayou | 1.76 ft | Normal | +0.13 ft | 9 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caney Creek at SH 35 near Van VleckRiver gauge, Caney Creek | 0.7 cfs | Normal | −0.1 cfs | 4.9 mi |
| San Bernard River near SweenyTidal gauge, San Bernard River | 1.69 ft | Below flood stage | +0.21 ft | 7 mi |
| Brazos River near West ColumbiaTidal gauge, Brazos River | 1.95 ft | Below flood stage | +0.33 ft | 12 mi |
| Colorado River near Bay CityRiver gauge, Colorado River | 2.78 ft | Low | +0.05 ft | 15 mi |
| San Bernard River near BolingRiver gauge, San Bernard River | 3.57 ft | Normal | +0.02 ft | 18 mi |
| Oyster Creek at CR 290 near AngletonRiver gauge, Oyster Creek | 5.52 ft | Normal | −0.06 ft | 19 mi |
| Oyster Creek at CR 34 near AngletonRiver gauge, Oyster Creek | 16.04 ft | Low | −0.10 ft | 21 mi |
| Brazos River near RosharonRiver gauge, Brazos River | 4.58 ft | Low | −0.05 ft | 23 mi |
Questions and answers
Is Linnville Bayou at SH 35 near Van Vleck higher than last year?
No, it is 0.25 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 21.46 ft.
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 Linnville Bayou at SH 35 near Van Vleck today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 11:50 AM CDT, the water level was 21.21 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Linnville Bayou at SH 35 near Van Vleck rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Steady over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Linnville Bayou at SH 35 near Van Vleck normal?
The agency publishes no normal range for this gauge yet, so we show the trend only.
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.
Where does this data come from?
The values come directly from the U.S. Geological Survey, the official operator of this gauge, and are in the public domain. We do not estimate or model live values.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:08117857(Agency page)- Coordinates
29.07003, -95.78892(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 | 21.21 ft | 2026-10-20 16:50 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Linnville Bayou at SH 35 near Van Vleck (usgs:08117857). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/texas/linnville-bayou-at-sh-35-near-van-vleck
How we check values
Each reading is stored as published. We hold back values that jump faster than physically plausible and show the measurement time with every value.
Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer