Rivers in Texas
Pine Island Bayou near Sour Lake
Below flood stage
11.68ftStage
Observed Thu, Sep 24, 4:45 AM CDT
- Flood stage
- 25.00 ft
- Forecast crest
- 11.70 ftThu, Sep 24, 7:00 AM CDT
- Record crest
- 39.68 ft2017
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 32.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 29.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 25.00 ft |
| Action | 22.00 ft |
- 39.68 ftFlood of record in August 2017 from rainfall due to Hurricane Harvey. Widespread flooding along the bayou. Water inundates hwy 105 several feet and numerous homes in Bevil Oaks are flooded, some up to nine feet.
- 38.50 ftWater reaches the instrument shelf.
- 37.49 ftThe river is at its previous flood of record reached on October 20th 1994. Widespread major flooding occurs. Numerous homes in Bevil Oaks have 3 to 4 feet of water in them.
- 35.50 ftWater reaches the gage shelter floor.
- 34.00 ftWater reaches homes along Old Sour Lake Road near the river.
- 32.00 ftMajor lowland flooding occurs. Several homes on Riverbend Drive in Bevil Oaks have water in them. Water reaches floor of bridge along Old Sour Lake Road.
- 31.00 ftHomes in the Bevil oaks and Pinewood areas begin to flood.
- 30.50 ftRiverbend Drive in Bevil Oaks is impassable.
- 29.00 ftModerate lowland flooding will occur. Water covers roads in Bevil Oaks.
- 25.00 ftWater inundates roads in lowland areas near the river. Low spots on Old Sour Lake Road are under water.
- 22.00 ftRiver is at bankfull stage.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 41% |
| Moderate flooding | 20% |
| Major flooding | 9% |
The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued August 28, 2026.
Crest history
77 crests on NOAA’s list since 1963.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | August 30, 2017 | 39.68 ft |
| 2 | October 20, 1994 | 37.50 ft |
| 3 | September 21, 2019 | 35.70 ft |
| 4 | April 22, 1979 | 34.29 ft |
| 5 | May 22, 1989 | 33.70 ft |
| 6 | July 2, 1989 | 32.37 ft |
| 7 | June 10, 2001 | 31.90 ft |
| 8 | July 28, 1979 | 31.43 ft |
| 9 | October 22, 2006 | 31.03 ft |
| 10 | September 1, 1963 | 31.00 ft |
| 11 | June 6, 2016 | 30.84 ft |
| 12 | June 11, 1975 | 30.83 ft |
| 13 | October 31, 2002 | 30.65 ft |
| 14 | June 14, 1973 | 30.25 ft |
| 15 | May 6, 2024 | 29.96 ft |
| 16 | November 27, 1976 | 29.76 ft |
| 17 | November 26, 1986 | 29.70 ft |
| 18 | June 28, 2004 | 29.49 ft |
| 19 | January 22, 1974 | 29.48 ft |
| 20 | November 7, 1981 | 29.42 ft |
| 21 | June 7, 1981 | 29.42 ft |
| 22 | June 13, 1987 | 29.23 ft |
| 23 | July 30, 2006 | 29.10 ft |
| 24 | January 24, 1980 | 28.81 ft |
| 25 | September 16, 1998 | 28.78 ft |
Most recent crests
- May 6, 2024: 29.96 ft
- February 3, 2023: 27.02 ft
- October 2, 2021: 25.73 ft
- May 21, 2021: 28.72 ft
- November 9, 2020: 25.44 ft
- September 21, 2019: 35.70 ft
- February 15, 2018: 26.04 ft
- August 30, 2017: 39.68 ft
- June 6, 2016: 30.84 ft
- May 28, 2015: 28.13 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
What this means
Forecasts by the West Gulf River Forecast Center. Forecasts are issued routinely year-round. River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 48 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.