Mountain Creek near Venus water level
River gauge, Mountain Creek, Texas, United States
Right now
High for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 0.0 cfs
History
20252026
What this means
The gauge at Mountain Creek near Venus shows 3.43 ft, above normal for mid-October.
That puts it 0.89 ft above the median of 2.54 ft for mid-October, based on 37 years of readings. A year ago it stood at 1.49 ft (+1.94 ft).
The level is falling, down 0.04 ft over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 1.54 ft and 4.27 ft.
That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest.
Compared with 37 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 2.54 ft0.89 ft above the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 0.72 ft – 4.04 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (37 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 1.49 ft+1.94 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 1.54 ft – 4.27 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 1.41 ft – 7.71 ft
What the stage means on the water
Fast, high water is not the time for casual paddling. Strainers, debris and cold water make an unplanned swim dangerous.
Weather at the gauge
Rain in the last 3 days: 0.13 in. Rain that falls upstream can take hours or days to show up at a river gauge.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Other gauges on Mountain Creek
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Creek at Grand PrairieRiver gauge, Mountain Creek | 2.34 ft | Very low | +0.01 ft | 21 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walnut Creek near MansfieldRiver gauge, Walnut Creek | 6.71 ft | Normal | ±0 | 6 mi |
| Village Creek at EvermanRiver gauge, Village Creek | 2.80 ft | Normal | −0.01 ft | 11 mi |
| Joe Pool Lake near DuncanvilleLake, Joe Pool Lake | 520.10 ft | Low | −0.02 ft | 13 mi |
| Lake Arlington at ArlingtonLake, Lake Arlington | 546.17 ft | High | −0.08 ft | 16 mi |
| Waxahachie Creek at WaxahachieRiver gauge, Waxahachie Creek | 6.68 ft | Normal | +0.04 ft | 18 mi |
| Mountain Creek Lake near Grand PrairieLake, Mountain Creek Lake | 457.68 ft | High | ±0 | 20 mi |
| W Fk Trinity River at Grand PrairieRiver gauge, W Fk Trinity River | 2.54 ft | Low | −0.31 ft | 20 mi |
| W Fk Trinity River at Beach St, Ft WorthRiver gauge, W Fk Trinity River | 14.60 ft | High | −0.05 ft | 20 mi |
Questions and answers
How does Mountain Creek near Venus compare with last year?
It is 1.94 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 1.49 ft.
What is a normal level for Mountain Creek near Venus in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 2.54 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 0.72 ft and 4.04 ft, based on 37 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 Mountain Creek near Venus today?
On Oct 18, 2026, 11:45 PM CDT, the water level was 3.43 ft. Down 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Mountain Creek near Venus rising or falling?
Down 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 0.23 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Mountain Creek near Venus normal?
High for mid-October. Compared with 37 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:08049580(Agency page)- Coordinates
32.49097, -97.12306(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 | 3.43 ft | 2026-10-19 04:45 | Provisional |
| Flow | 0.0 cfs | 2026-10-19 04:45 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Mountain Creek near Venus (usgs:08049580). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/texas/mountain-creek-near-venus
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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer