Rivers in Texas
East Fork San Jacinto River near New Caney
Below flood stage
46.04ftStage
Observed Sat, Sep 26, 11:00 PM CDT
- Flood stage
- 58.00 ft
- Record crest
- 81.15 ft2017
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 69.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 62.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 58.00 ft |
| Action | 54.50 ft |
- 76.20 ftFlood of record.
- 69.00 ftMajor lowland flooding begins as several homes become inundated.
- 68.50 ftModerate lowland flooding continues with water over the lowest slab elevations of buildings on the downstream side near the gauge, as well as several hunting camps along the left bank approximately 2 miles downstream of the gage begin to take on water. Widespread flooding continues in the vicinity of the gage and in the right floodplain with many roads including FM 1485 inundated and closed.
- 62.00 ftModerate lowland flooding begins with secondary roads near the river inundated, including FM 1485 west of the river.
- 58.00 ftMinor lowland flooding begins in the vicinity of the gage with minor roads such as Chinquapin and Riverside Roads beginning to flood.
- 54.50 ftBankfull
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 34% |
| Moderate flooding | 23% |
| Major flooding | 5% |
The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued August 28, 2026.
Crest history
58 crests on NOAA’s list since 1973.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | August 29, 2017 | 81.15 ft |
| 2 | May 3, 2024 | 77.70 ft |
| 3 | October 19, 1994 | 76.00 ft |
| 4 | September 19, 2019 | 73.01 ft |
| 5 | June 1, 1973 | 72.60 ft |
| 6 | November 14, 1998 | 71.70 ft |
| 7 | May 29, 2016 | 69.63 ft |
| 8 | January 8, 1998 | 69.03 ft |
| 9 | May 19, 2024 | 67.78 ft |
| 10 | May 19, 1989 | 67.67 ft |
| 11 | July 26, 2024 | 67.38 ft |
| 12 | November 7, 2002 | 66.65 ft |
| 13 | June 28, 2001 | 66.45 ft |
| 14 | June 11, 2001 | 66.44 ft |
| 15 | March 31, 2018 | 66.20 ft |
| 16 | December 30, 2018 | 65.17 ft |
| 17 | October 21, 1998 | 64.84 ft |
| 18 | October 19, 2006 | 64.83 ft |
| 19 | January 29, 1995 | 64.68 ft |
| 20 | June 11, 1986 | 64.66 ft |
| 21 | February 14, 2004 | 64.55 ft |
| 22 | December 11, 2018 | 64.37 ft |
| 23 | December 15, 2001 | 63.66 ft |
| 24 | May 16, 2015 | 63.55 ft |
| 25 | April 20, 2016 | 63.47 ft |
Most recent crests
- July 26, 2024: 67.38 ft
- July 12, 2024: 59.58 ft
- May 19, 2024: 67.78 ft
- May 15, 2024: 61.29 ft
- May 3, 2024: 77.70 ft
- January 9, 2022: 58.08 ft
- September 19, 2019: 73.01 ft
- May 8, 2019: 62.90 ft
- January 6, 2019: 62.06 ft
- December 30, 2018: 65.17 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.