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Spring Branch at SH 242 near Splendora water level

River gauge, Spring Branch, Texas, United States

Directions

Normal for mid-October

Water level

96.34ft Steady over the last 24 hours

95 100 105 110 Minor floodstage 110.00 ft

History

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96.096.597.097.5ftOct 1Oct 5Oct 10Oct 14Oct 1996.096.597.097.5ftOct 1Oct 10Oct 19
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Water level Normal range (10–90 %) Minor flood stage

What this means

Spring Branch at SH 242 near Splendora is at 96.34 ft, in the normal range for mid-October.

That puts it 0.01 ft below the median of 96.35 ft for mid-October, based on 5 years of readings. It is 13.66 ft below the flood stage of 110.00 ft. A year ago it stood at 96.23 ft (+0.11 ft).

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 96.27 ft and 96.81 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.

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

Key numbers

Median for this date
96.35 ft0.01 ft below the median for this date
Normal for this date
96.11 ft – 97.40 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (5 years of records)
Same day last year
96.23 ft+0.11 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days
96.27 ft – 96.81 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months
96.10 ft – 104.90 ft

Floating and fishing near Spring Branch at SH 242 near Splendora

Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.

Flood stage here is 110.00 ft, 13.66 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:26 AM Sunset 06:47 PM Daylight 11 hr, 21 min First quarter 59%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Caney Creek near SplendoraRiver gauge, Caney Creek 2.80 ft Normal ±0 4.2 mi
Peach Creek at SplendoraRiver gauge, Peach Creek 3.11 ft Very low −0.01 ft 4.9 mi
W Fk San Jacinto River above Lake Houston near PorterRiver gauge, W Fk San Jacinto River 56.60 ft Very high ±0 8 mi
Crystal Creek at FM 1314 near ConroeRiver gauge, Crystal Creek 98.08 ft Low ±0 8 mi
E Fk San Jacinto River near New CaneyRiver gauge, E Fk San Jacinto River 45.99 ft High −0.01 ft 9 mi
E Fk San Jacinto River near ClevelandRiver gauge, E Fk San Jacinto River 4.26 ft Normal +0.01 ft 12 mi
W Fk San Jacinto River near ConroeRiver gauge, W Fk San Jacinto River 93.68 ft High −0.02 ft 13 mi
W Fk San Jacinto River near HumbleRiver gauge, W Fk San Jacinto River 42.45 ft Normal ±0 13 mi

Questions and answers

How does Spring Branch at SH 242 near Splendora compare with last year?

It is 0.11 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 96.23 ft.

What is flood stage for Spring Branch at SH 242 near Splendora?

The official flood stage is 110.00 ft. The level is currently 13.66 ft below it.

What is a normal level for Spring Branch at SH 242 near Splendora in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 96.35 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 96.11 ft and 97.40 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 Spring Branch at SH 242 near Splendora today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 07:45 AM CDT, the water level was 96.34 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Spring Branch at SH 242 near Splendora rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours. Steady over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Spring Branch at SH 242 near Splendora normal?

Normal 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:08070550 (Agency page)
Coordinates
30.21981, -95.24921 (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

ParameterLast valueTime (UTC)Quality
Water level 96.34 ft 2026-10-19 12:45 Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Spring Branch at SH 242 near Splendora (usgs:08070550). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/texas/spring-branch-at-sh-242-near-splendora

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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer