Rivers in Texas
Willow Creek near Tomball
Below flood stage
111.08ftStage
Observed Mon, Sep 21, 9:45 PM CDT
- Flood stage
- 129.40 ft
- Record crest
- 133.89 ft2017
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 133.50 ft |
| Moderate flood | 130.50 ft |
| Minor flood | 129.40 ft |
| Action | 126.40 ft |
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | Under 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
33 crests on NOAA’s list since 1979.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | August 28, 2017 | 133.89 ft |
| 2 | April 18, 2016 | 132.13 ft |
| 3 | June 9, 2001 | 131.53 ft |
| 4 | September 14, 2008 | 131.21 ft |
| 5 | October 18, 1994 | 131.00 ft |
| 6 | May 18, 1989 | 130.73 ft |
| 7 | January 19, 1979 | 130.40 ft |
| 8 | October 27, 2006 | 130.32 ft |
| 9 | May 28, 2016 | 130.07 ft |
| 10 | October 19, 1998 | 129.97 ft |
| 11 | October 16, 2006 | 129.82 ft |
| 12 | April 17, 1992 | 128.98 ft |
| 13 | April 29, 2009 | 128.75 ft |
| 14 | November 1, 1985 | 128.72 ft |
| 15 | September 21, 1979 | 128.60 ft |
| 16 | January 7, 1998 | 128.55 ft |
| 17 | July 12, 2012 | 128.12 ft |
| 18 | October 25, 1984 | 128.06 ft |
| 19 | November 14, 1998 | 128.00 ft |
| 20 | May 20, 2000 | 127.51 ft |
| 21 | April 19, 1979 | 127.50 ft |
| 22 | November 5, 2002 | 127.24 ft |
| 23 | May 5, 1993 | 127.16 ft |
| 24 | October 31, 2015 | 126.95 ft |
| 25 | April 14, 1991 | 126.88 ft |
Most recent crests
- August 28, 2017: 133.89 ft
- May 28, 2016: 130.07 ft
- April 18, 2016: 132.13 ft
- October 31, 2015: 126.95 ft
- July 12, 2012: 128.12 ft
- April 29, 2009: 128.75 ft
- September 14, 2008: 131.21 ft
- October 27, 2006: 130.32 ft
- October 16, 2006: 129.82 ft
- November 22, 2004: 126.56 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.