Rivers in Texas
Cypress Creek near Hockley
Below flood stage
145.44ftStage
Observed Tue, Sep 22, 1:45 AM CDT
- Flood stage
- 157.30 ft
- Record crest
- 162.85 ft2017
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 160.60 ft |
| Moderate flood | 159.30 ft |
| Minor flood | 157.30 ft |
| Action | 154.30 ft |
- 160.60 ftMajor lowland flooding begins in the vicinity of the gage.
- 159.30 ftModerate lowland flooding begins in the vicinity of the gage.
- 157.30 ftMinor lowland flooding begins in the vicinity of the gage as water escapes the main channel and spills into the floodplain.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| 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 August 28, 2026.
Crest history
28 crests on NOAA’s list since 1977.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | August 28, 2017 | 162.85 ft |
| 2 | October 19, 1998 | 162.65 ft |
| 3 | October 18, 1994 | 162.65 ft |
| 4 | April 18, 2016 | 162.34 ft |
| 5 | November 14, 1998 | 161.30 ft |
| 6 | June 9, 2001 | 160.60 ft |
| 7 | May 27, 2016 | 160.50 ft |
| 8 | November 24, 2004 | 160.27 ft |
| 9 | January 20, 1979 | 160.21 ft |
| 10 | October 31, 2006 | 160.11 ft |
| 11 | July 14, 2012 | 159.83 ft |
| 12 | May 22, 1983 | 159.69 ft |
| 13 | April 28, 2009 | 159.57 ft |
| 14 | June 15, 1987 | 159.56 ft |
| 15 | June 23, 1993 | 159.50 ft |
| 16 | May 15, 1982 | 159.47 ft |
| 17 | May 29, 2015 | 159.45 ft |
| 18 | April 21, 1977 | 159.26 ft |
| 19 | February 6, 1992 | 159.21 ft |
| 20 | April 16, 1991 | 159.09 ft |
| 21 | November 27, 1987 | 159.07 ft |
| 22 | June 11, 1986 | 158.94 ft |
| 23 | May 30, 2014 | 158.76 ft |
| 24 | May 16, 2004 | 158.53 ft |
| 25 | October 18, 2006 | 158.34 ft |
Most recent crests
- August 28, 2017: 162.85 ft
- May 27, 2016: 160.50 ft
- April 18, 2016: 162.34 ft
- May 29, 2015: 159.45 ft
- May 30, 2014: 158.76 ft
- July 14, 2012: 159.83 ft
- April 28, 2009: 159.57 ft
- October 31, 2006: 160.11 ft
- October 18, 2006: 158.34 ft
- November 24, 2004: 160.27 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.