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SwedenW Fk San Jacinto River near Humble water level
River gauge, W Fk San Jacinto River, Texas, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 160 cfs
- Water temperature
- 71 °F
History
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What this means
The W Fk San Jacinto River near Humble is at 42.45 ft, in the normal range for mid-October.
That puts it 0.12 ft above the median of 42.33 ft for mid-October, based on 16 years of readings. It is 6.85 ft below the flood stage of 49.30 ft. A year ago it stood at 42.50 ft (−0.05 ft).
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 42.37 ft and 43.93 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns. The sensor also reports a water temperature of 71 °F.
Compared with 16 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 42.33 ft0.12 ft above the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 40.79 ft – 43.67 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (16 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 42.50 ft−0.05 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 42.37 ft – 43.93 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 41.26 ft – 46.34 ft
- Highest on record
- 69.18 ftAugust 29, 2017
Floating and fishing near W Fk San Jacinto River near Humble
Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.
Flood stage here is 49.30 ft, 6.85 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.
What happens at each level
- 55.20 ft
- Major lowland flooding continues with up to 6 inches of water is over the 800 block Hamblen Road adjacent to the Kingwood Cove Country Club Golf Course with many homes in the Bellau Woods and Treasure Cove subdivision are flooded.
- 54.40 ft
- Major lowland flooding continues with homes along Riverview Drive in River Ridge subdivision upstream of the gage begin to flood.
- 53.30 ft
- Major lowland flooding continues with water is in homes on Lake Lane West and Southshore Drive in the Bellau Woods subdivision and Homes in the Treasure Cove subdivision and along Aqua Vista Drive begin flooding.
- 52.30 ft
- Major lowland flooding begins as homes on Lake Lane West and Southshore Drive in the Belleau Woods subdivision begin flooding. Roads into the Treasure Cove subdivision are inundated and homes along Aqua Vista Drive threatened. Water is in many homes on Lake Point Drive in the Northshore subdivision.
- 51.50 ft
- Moderate lowland flooding continues with up to one foot of water is over the road at the intersection of Bellau Wodd and Riviera and many homes in the Northshore subdivision are cutoff.
- 50.30 ft
- Moderate lowland flooding begins as homes on Lake Point Drive in the Northshore subdivision begin flooding and roads in the Bellaeu Woods subdivision are cutoff.
- 49.30 ft
- Minor lowland flooding begins in the vicinity of the gage. North side turnaround at US 59 begins to flood. Low points on Thelma Road, Aqua Vista Drive, and Riverview Drive begin to flood.
- 42.45 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: 13 %.
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 69.18 ft | August 29, 2017 |
| 2 | 66.39 ft | October 20, 1994 |
| 3 | 63.23 ft | November 26, 1940 |
| 4 | 63.23 ft | May 31, 1929 |
| 5 | 61.95 ft | May 29, 2016 |
| 6 | 60.13 ft | November 15, 1998 |
| 7 | 58.80 ft | May 4, 2024 |
| 8 | 57.79 ft | May 7, 1935 |
| 9 | 57.32 ft | April 21, 2016 |
| 10 | 55.83 ft | November 7, 2002 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the W Fk San Jacinto River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W Fk San Jacinto River near HuntsvilleRiver gauge, W Fk San Jacinto River | 217.56 ft | Low | −0.04 ft | 49 mi |
| W Fk San Jacinto River below Lake Conroe near ConroeRiver gauge, W Fk San Jacinto River | 14.09 ft | Normal | −0.01 ft | 28 mi |
| W Fk San Jacinto River at FM 2854, ConroeRiver gauge, W Fk San Jacinto River | 118.45 ft | High | ±0 | 25 mi |
| W Fk San Jacinto River near ConroeRiver gauge, W Fk San Jacinto River | 93.67 ft | High | −0.02 ft | 19 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 | 9 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garners Bayou near HumbleRiver gauge, Garners Bayou | 33.62 ft | Low | ±0 | 7 mi |
| Greens Bayou near HoustonRiver gauge, Greens Bayou | 39.04 ft | Normal | −0.02 ft | 8 mi |
| Cypress Creek near WestfieldRiver gauge, Cypress Creek | 64.13 ft | High | −0.04 ft | 10 mi |
| Lake Houston near SheldonLake, Lake Houston | 42.11 ft | Normal | −0.01 ft | 10 mi |
| Greens Bayou near US Hwy 75 near HoustonRiver gauge, Greens Bayou | 65.66 ft | Very low | −0.01 ft | 11 mi |
| E Fk San Jacinto River near New CaneyRiver gauge, E Fk San Jacinto River | 46.00 ft | High | +0.01 ft | 11 mi |
| Spring Creek near SpringRiver gauge, Spring Creek | 73.15 ft | Very high | +0.01 ft | 12 mi |
| Halls Bayou at HoustonRiver gauge, Halls Bayou | 39.50 ft | Normal | +0.05 ft | 12 mi |
Questions and answers
How does the W Fk San Jacinto River near Humble compare with last year?
It is 0.05 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 42.50 ft.
What is flood stage for the W Fk San Jacinto River near Humble?
The official flood stage is 49.30 ft. The level is currently 6.85 ft below it.
What is a normal level for the W Fk San Jacinto River near Humble in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 42.33 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 40.79 ft and 43.67 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 W Fk San Jacinto River near Humble today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 06:15 AM CDT, the water level was 42.45 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is W Fk San Jacinto River near Humble rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Down 0.33 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of W Fk San Jacinto River near Humble normal?
Normal 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:08069500(Agency page)- Coordinates
30.02716, -95.25799(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 | 42.45 ft | 2026-10-20 11:15 | Provisional |
| Flow | 160 cfs | 2026-10-20 11:15 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 71 °F | 2026-10-20 11:15 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: W Fk San Jacinto River near Humble (usgs:08069500). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/texas/w-fk-san-jacinto-river-near-humble
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