Rivers in Texas
West Fork San Jacinto River near Conroe
Below flood stage
93.65ftStage
Observed Wed, Sep 30, 11:15 PM CDT
- Flood stage
- 115.80 ft
- Record crest
- 126.93 ft2017
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 117.80 ft |
| Moderate flood | 116.80 ft |
| Minor flood | 115.80 ft |
| Action | 114.80 ft |
- 126.93 ftFlood of Record set on 8/29/2017 during Harvey
- 126.09 ftPrevious flood of record on October 18, 1994.
- 117.80 ftMajor lowland flooding begins.
- 116.80 ftModerate lowland flooding begins.
- 115.80 ftMinor lowland flooding begins.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, October to December
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 5% |
| Moderate flooding | Under 5% |
| Major flooding | Under 5% |
The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued September 28, 2026.
Crest history
50 crests on NOAA’s list since 1922.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | August 29, 2017 | 126.93 ft |
| 2 | October 18, 1994 | 126.10 ft |
| 3 | June 3, 1950 | 123.22 ft |
| 4 | August 30, 1945 | 123.15 ft |
| 5 | April 22, 1926 | 123.00 ft |
| 6 | May 1, 1922 | 123.00 ft |
| 7 | May 3, 2024 | 121.82 ft |
| 8 | June 27, 1960 | 121.78 ft |
| 9 | November 6, 1946 | 121.75 ft |
| 10 | November 14, 1998 | 121.61 ft |
| 11 | March 14, 1946 | 121.47 ft |
| 12 | May 28, 2016 | 121.14 ft |
| 13 | May 30, 1929 | 120.50 ft |
| 14 | April 19, 1959 | 120.36 ft |
| 15 | April 10, 1942 | 120.26 ft |
| 16 | June 12, 1940 | 119.91 ft |
| 17 | February 1, 1944 | 119.90 ft |
| 18 | May 16, 1953 | 119.75 ft |
| 19 | May 1, 1957 | 119.75 ft |
| 20 | October 30, 1960 | 119.70 ft |
| 21 | February 7, 1955 | 119.70 ft |
| 22 | February 28, 1949 | 119.58 ft |
| 23 | November 24, 1957 | 119.30 ft |
| 24 | April 25, 1952 | 119.10 ft |
| 25 | November 6, 2002 | 118.95 ft |
Most recent crests
- May 3, 2024: 121.82 ft
- August 29, 2017: 126.93 ft
- May 28, 2016: 121.14 ft
- May 28, 2015: 116.51 ft
- May 13, 2015: 116.05 ft
- February 13, 2004: 114.24 ft
- November 6, 2002: 118.95 ft
- June 9, 2001: 117.18 ft
- November 14, 1998: 121.61 ft
- January 8, 1998: 115.23 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
What this means
Forecasts by the West Gulf River Forecast Center. Forecasts are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available. River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 24 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.
Sources
Stage, flood stages, impacts and crest history from NOAA’s National Water Prediction Service. Streamflow and the daily record from the U.S. Geological Survey.