Rivers in Texas
Spring Creek near Spring
Below flood stage
72.90ftStage
Observed Sun, Sep 20, 12:45 PM CDT
- Flood stage
- 91.50 ft
- Record crest
- 111.60 ft1994
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 100.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 95.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 91.50 ft |
| Action | 88.00 ft |
- 112.00 ftTop of Northgate Levee at I-45
- 109.00 ftMajor lowland flooding continue with Riley Fuzzel Bridge and the northbound feeder bridge inundated.
- 104.00 ftMajor lowland flooding continues.
- 102.00 ftMajor lowland flooding continues with N. Hilltop Road and the northeast portion of Riley Fuzzel Road inundated.
- 100.00 ftMajor lowland flooding begins as homes on Spring Creek and N. Plum Creek are inundated.
- 96.50 ftModerate lowland flooding continues with the lowest slabs on Spring Creek and N. Plum Creek Roads threatened.
- 95.00 ftModerate lowland flooding begins with some roads near the gage inundated, including Spring Creek, N. Plum Creek, and Geneva Roads. North side of I-45 turnaround is flooded and impassable.
- 92.50 ftMinor lowland flooding contiues with the north side of I-45 turnaround beginning to take on water.
- 91.50 ftMinor lowland flooding begins near the gage site as as flow escapes on the north bank. N. Plum Creek and Spring Creek Roads begin to take on water.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 7% |
| Moderate flooding | 5% |
| Major flooding | Under 5% |
The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued August 28, 2026.
Crest history
41 crests on NOAA’s list since 1929.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | October 18, 1994 | 111.60 ft |
| 2 | August 29, 2017 | 111.52 ft |
| 3 | May 28, 2016 | 108.37 ft |
| 4 | April 20, 2016 | 103.68 ft |
| 5 | May 28, 2015 | 95.08 ft |
| 6 | May 30, 2014 | 88.98 ft |
| 7 | May 30, 1929 | 34.30 ft |
| 8 | November 25, 1940 | 33.60 ft |
| 9 | August 30, 1945 | 32.79 ft |
| 10 | November 14, 1998 | 32.29 ft |
| 11 | November 26, 1985 | 31.66 ft |
| 12 | June 4, 1950 | 30.44 ft |
| 13 | June 27, 1960 | 29.70 ft |
| 14 | June 15, 1973 | 29.65 ft |
| 15 | June 9, 2001 | 29.65 ft |
| 16 | May 21, 1946 | 27.97 ft |
| 17 | April 9, 1942 | 27.78 ft |
| 18 | May 18, 1989 | 27.43 ft |
| 19 | May 13, 1968 | 27.30 ft |
| 20 | February 18, 1961 | 27.17 ft |
| 21 | July 14, 2012 | 26.87 ft |
| 22 | November 6, 1946 | 26.77 ft |
| 23 | September 14, 2008 | 26.50 ft |
| 24 | February 23, 1969 | 26.50 ft |
| 25 | April 19, 1979 | 26.34 ft |
Most recent crests
- August 29, 2017: 111.52 ft
- May 28, 2016: 108.37 ft
- April 20, 2016: 103.68 ft
- May 28, 2015: 95.08 ft
- May 30, 2014: 88.98 ft
- July 14, 2012: 26.87 ft
- April 28, 2009: 22.55 ft
- September 14, 2008: 26.50 ft
- October 27, 2006: 21.37 ft
- November 6, 2002: 25.27 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.