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SwedenSpring Creek near Spring water level
River gauge, Spring Creek, Texas, United States
Right now
Very high for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 35.6 cfs
- Water temperature
- 73 °F
History
20252026
What this means
Spring Creek near Spring is well above normal at 73.18 ft.
That puts it 70.73 ft above the median of 2.46 ft for mid-October, based on 16 years of readings. It is 18.32 ft below the flood stage of 91.50 ft. A year ago it stood at 72.77 ft (+0.41 ft).
It has dropped 0.11 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 72.89 ft and 80.15 ft.
That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest. The sensor also reports a water temperature of 73 °F.
Compared with 16 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 2.46 ft70.73 ft above the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 1.20 ft – 9.17 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (16 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 72.77 ft+0.41 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 72.89 ft – 80.15 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 72.72 ft – 81.95 ft
- Highest on record
- 111.60 ftOctober 18, 1994
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.
What happens at each level
- 112.00 ft
- Top of Northgate Levee at I-45
- 109.00 ft
- Major lowland flooding continue with Riley Fuzzel Bridge and the northbound feeder bridge inundated.
- 104.00 ft
- Major lowland flooding continues.
- 102.00 ft
- Major lowland flooding continues with N. Hilltop Road and the northeast portion of Riley Fuzzel Road inundated.
- 100.00 ft
- Major lowland flooding begins as homes on Spring Creek and N. Plum Creek are inundated.
- 96.50 ft
- Moderate lowland flooding continues with the lowest slabs on Spring Creek and N. Plum Creek Roads threatened.
- 95.00 ft
- Moderate lowland flooding begins with some roads near the gage inundated, including Spring Creek, N. Plum Creek, and Geneva Roads. North side of I-45 turnaround is flooded and impassable.
- 92.50 ft
- Minor lowland flooding contiues with the north side of I-45 turnaround beginning to take on water.
- 91.50 ft
- Minor lowland flooding begins near the gage site as as flow escapes on the north bank. N. Plum Creek and Spring Creek Roads begin to take on water.
- 73.18 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: < 5 %.
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 111.60 ft | October 18, 1994 |
| 2 | 111.52 ft | August 29, 2017 |
| 3 | 108.37 ft | May 28, 2016 |
| 4 | 103.68 ft | April 20, 2016 |
| 5 | 95.08 ft | May 28, 2015 |
| 6 | 88.98 ft | May 30, 2014 |
| 7 | 21.43 ft | March 6, 1992 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on Spring Creek
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Creek near TomballRiver gauge, Spring Creek | 139.02 ft | Normal | −0.05 ft | 13 mi |
| Spring Creek at Kuykendahl Rd, The WoodlandsRiver gauge, Spring Creek | 109.50 ft | No reference yet | −0.07 ft | 8 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panther Br near SpringRiver gauge, Panther Br | 6.4 cfs | Low | −9.5 cfs | 3.0 mi |
| Cypress Creek near WestfieldRiver gauge, Cypress Creek | 64.20 ft | High | −0.08 ft | 5.2 mi |
| W Fk San Jacinto River above Lake Houston near PorterRiver gauge, W Fk San Jacinto River | 56.58 ft | Very high | −0.02 ft | 6 mi |
| Panther Br at Gosling Rd, The WoodlandsRiver gauge, Panther Br | 126.36 ft | Normal | +0.02 ft | 6 mi |
| Bear Br at Research Blvd, The WoodlandsRiver gauge, Bear Br | 130.02 ft | Normal | −0.05 ft | 6 mi |
| Willow Creek near TomballRiver gauge, Willow Creek | 111.13 ft | Below flood stage | +0.01 ft | 7 mi |
| Cypress Creek at Stuebner-Airline Rd near WestfieldRiver gauge, Cypress Creek | 80.22 ft | High | −0.10 ft | 8 mi |
| W Fk San Jacinto River near ConroeRiver gauge, W Fk San Jacinto River | 93.73 ft | High | +0.03 ft | 9 mi |
Questions and answers
How does Spring Creek near Spring compare with last year?
It is 0.41 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 72.77 ft.
What is flood stage for Spring Creek near Spring?
The official flood stage is 91.50 ft. The level is currently 18.32 ft below it.
What is a normal level for Spring Creek near Spring in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 2.46 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 1.20 ft and 9.17 ft, based on 16 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 Creek near Spring today?
On Oct 17, 2026, 06:45 PM CDT, the water level was 73.18 ft. Down 0.11 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Spring Creek near Spring rising or falling?
Down 0.11 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 0.38 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Spring Creek near Spring normal?
Very high for mid-October. Compared with 16 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:08068500(Agency page)- Coordinates
30.11050, -95.43633(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 | 73.18 ft | 2026-10-17 23:45 | Provisional |
| Flow | 35.6 cfs | 2026-10-17 23:45 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 73 °F | 2026-10-17 23:45 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Spring Creek near Spring (usgs:08068500). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/texas/spring-creek-near-spring
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