Rivers in Texas

Spring Creek near Spring

Harris County, TexasNWS SPNT2USGS 08068500Dickinson office

Below flood stage
72.90ftStage

Observed Sun, Sep 20, 12:45 PM CDT

Flood stage
91.50 ft
Record crest
111.60 ft1994

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Flood stages and impacts

CategoryStage
Major flood100.00 ft
Moderate flood95.00 ft
Minor flood91.50 ft
Action88.00 ft
  1. 112.00 ftTop of Northgate Levee at I-45
  2. 109.00 ftMajor lowland flooding continue with Riley Fuzzel Bridge and the northbound feeder bridge inundated.
  3. 104.00 ftMajor lowland flooding continues.
  4. 102.00 ftMajor lowland flooding continues with N. Hilltop Road and the northeast portion of Riley Fuzzel Road inundated.
  5. 100.00 ftMajor lowland flooding begins as homes on Spring Creek and N. Plum Creek are inundated.
  6. 96.50 ftModerate lowland flooding continues with the lowest slabs on Spring Creek and N. Plum Creek Roads threatened.
  7. 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.
  8. 92.50 ftMinor lowland flooding contiues with the north side of I-45 turnaround beginning to take on water.
  9. 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

CategoryChance
Minor flooding7%
Moderate flooding5%
Major floodingUnder 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.

#DateStage
1October 18, 1994111.60 ft
2August 29, 2017111.52 ft
3May 28, 2016108.37 ft
4April 20, 2016103.68 ft
5May 28, 201595.08 ft
6May 30, 201488.98 ft
7May 30, 192934.30 ft
8November 25, 194033.60 ft
9August 30, 194532.79 ft
10November 14, 199832.29 ft
11November 26, 198531.66 ft
12June 4, 195030.44 ft
13June 27, 196029.70 ft
14June 15, 197329.65 ft
15June 9, 200129.65 ft
16May 21, 194627.97 ft
17April 9, 194227.78 ft
18May 18, 198927.43 ft
19May 13, 196827.30 ft
20February 18, 196127.17 ft
21July 14, 201226.87 ft
22November 6, 194626.77 ft
23September 14, 200826.50 ft
24February 23, 196926.50 ft
25April 19, 197926.34 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.