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SwedenWest Sandy Creek at FM 1791 near Richards water level
River gauge, West Sandy Creek, Texas, United States
Right now
Latest reading
Water level
- Flow
- 0.0 cfs
History
What this means
West Sandy Creek at FM 1791 near Richards reads 239.63 ft as of Oct 20, 2026, 10:15 AM CDT. The agency publishes no normal range or warning level for this river yet, so there is nothing to judge the number against.
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 239.62 ft and 239.82 ft.
The agency publishes no normal range for this gauge yet, so we show the trend only. How to read levels
Floating and fishing near West Sandy Creek at FM 1791 near Richards
Use the recent trend as your guide, and ask locally which gage height makes for a good float.
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| 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 | 4.2 mi |
| Nelson Creek at FM 247 near HuntsvilleRiver gauge, Nelson Creek | 182.08 ft | Very low | ±0 | 17 mi |
| Lake Conroe near ConroeLake, Lake Conroe | 199.54 ft | Normal | −0.01 ft | 20 mi |
| Bedias Creek near MadisonvilleRiver gauge, Bedias Creek | 1.77 ft | Low | −0.02 ft | 20 mi |
| Caney Creek at FM 1097 near WillisRiver gauge, Caney Creek | 214.23 ft | Low | ±0 | 21 mi |
| W Fk San Jacinto River below Lake Conroe near ConroeRiver gauge, W Fk San Jacinto River | 14.09 ft | Normal | −0.01 ft | 21 mi |
| Grassy Creek at SH 105 near NavasotaRiver gauge, Grassy Creek | 218.37 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 24 mi |
| W Fk San Jacinto River at FM 2854, ConroeRiver gauge, W Fk San Jacinto River | 118.45 ft | High | −0.01 ft | 24 mi |
Questions and answers
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 West Sandy Creek at FM 1791 near Richards today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 10:15 AM CDT, the water level was 239.63 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is West Sandy Creek at FM 1791 near Richards rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of West Sandy Creek at FM 1791 near Richards normal?
The agency publishes no normal range for this gauge yet, so we show the trend only.
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.
Where does this data come from?
The values come directly from the U.S. Geological Survey, the official operator of this gauge, and are in the public domain. We do not estimate or model live values.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:08067552(Agency page)- Coordinates
30.60388, -95.72522(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 | 239.63 ft | 2026-10-20 15:15 | Provisional |
| Flow | 0.0 cfs | 2026-10-20 15:15 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: West Sandy Creek at FM 1791 near Richards (usgs:08067552). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/texas/west-sandy-creek-at-fm-1791-near-richards
How we check values
Each reading is stored as published. We hold back values that jump faster than physically plausible and show the measurement time with every value.
Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer