Long King Creek at Livingston water level
River gauge, Long King Creek, Texas, United States
Right now
Very low for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 3.5 cfs
History
20252026
What this means
Long King Creek at Livingston is running far below normal at 2.40 ft.
That puts it 0.88 ft below the median of 3.29 ft for mid-October, based on 28 years of readings. It is 16.60 ft below the flood stage of 19.00 ft. A year ago it stood at 2.24 ft (+0.16 ft).
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. Without real rain upstream, that is unlikely to change quickly. In the last month it has stayed between 2.37 ft and 2.77 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, and it usually takes a few days of steady rain to change that.
Compared with 28 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 3.29 ft0.88 ft below the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 2.46 ft – 4.24 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (28 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 2.24 ft+0.16 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 2.37 ft – 2.77 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 2.11 ft – 17.55 ft
- Highest on record
- 30.49 ftOctober 17, 1994
Floating and fishing near Long King Creek at Livingston
Low water exposes gravel bars that make good wading access, but some boat ramps may be left high and dry.
Flood stage here is 19.00 ft, 16.60 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.
What happens at each level
- 38.00 ft
- At levels above 38 feet, water covers U.S. Highway 190 in the vicinity of the gage with several businesses along the highway flooded.
- 30.00 ft
- At levels above 30 feet, major lowland flooding begins with several businesses along U.S. Highway 190 in the vicinity of the gage threatened.
- 25.00 ft
- At levels above 25 feet, moderate lowland flooding begins as low-lying areas along the creek become inundated.
- 19.00 ft
- At levels above 19 feet, minor lowland flooding begins as water escapes the main channel of the creek.
- 2.40 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: 19 %.
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30.49 ft | October 17, 1994 |
| 2 | 27.97 ft | August 28, 2017 |
| 3 | 27.42 ft | May 2, 2024 |
| 4 | 27.27 ft | May 18, 1989 |
| 5 | 27.06 ft | November 5, 1973 |
| 6 | 26.99 ft | October 16, 2006 |
| 7 | 26.97 ft | June 13, 1973 |
| 8 | 26.77 ft | March 29, 2018 |
| 9 | 26.58 ft | November 18, 2004 |
| 10 | 26.55 ft | June 7, 1981 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Livingston Reservoir near GoodrichReservoir, Livingston Reservoir | 129.37 ft | Normal | −0.02 ft | 6 mi |
| Trinity River near GoodrichRiver gauge, Trinity River | 4.52 ft | Low | ±0 | 10 mi |
| Kickapoo Creek at OnalaskaRiver gauge, Kickapoo Creek | 0.4 cfs | Low | +0.1 cfs | 14 mi |
| Big Creek at SH 150 near ShepherdRiver gauge, Big Creek | 132.87 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 15 mi |
| E Fk San Jacinto River at SH 150 near ColdspringRiver gauge, E Fk San Jacinto River | 197.32 ft | Very high | +3.68 ft | 17 mi |
| Menard Creek near RyeRiver gauge, Menard Creek | 8.91 ft | Normal | ±0 | 19 mi |
| Trinity River at RomayorRiver gauge, Trinity River | 10.45 ft | Very low | +0.01 ft | 21 mi |
| Piney Creek at US 59 near CorriganRiver gauge, Piney Creek | 165.99 ft | Very high | +5.12 ft | 24 mi |
Questions and answers
How does Long King Creek at Livingston compare with last year?
It is 0.16 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 2.24 ft.
What is flood stage for Long King Creek at Livingston?
The official flood stage is 19.00 ft. The level is currently 16.60 ft below it.
What is a normal level for Long King Creek at Livingston in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 3.29 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 2.46 ft and 4.24 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 Long King Creek at Livingston today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 11:30 AM CDT, the water level was 2.40 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Long King Creek at Livingston rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Down 0.06 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Long King Creek at Livingston normal?
Very low 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:08066200(Agency page)- Coordinates
30.71631, -94.95882(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 | 2.40 ft | 2026-10-19 16:30 | Provisional |
| Flow | 3.5 cfs | 2026-10-19 16:30 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Long King Creek at Livingston (usgs:08066200). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/texas/long-king-creek-at-livingston
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