Major Flood
21 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
18 ft
Minor Flood
13 ft
Action Stage
12.5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
18 ft
Expect moderate to severe lowland flooding with some secondary roadways near the bayou facing flooding.
15 ft
Minor lowland flooding.
13 ft
Lowland flooding will affect mainly timber resources.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 1958 | 22.42 ft | — |
| Apr 1, 1945 | 21.2 ft | — |
| Mar 12, 2016 | 19.61 ft | 12,400 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
JEFT2
River
Black Cypress Bayou
County
Marion, TX
Coordinates
32.7778°N, 94.3572°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Black Cypress Bayou near Jefferson?
The Black Cypress Bayou near Jefferson gauge is maintained by USGS (site 07346045) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Black Cypress Bayou near Jefferson?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Black Cypress Bayou near Jefferson is 13 feet. Action stage begins at 12.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 18 feet, and major flooding at 21 feet.
How do I get alerts when Black Cypress Bayou rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Black Cypress Bayou near Jefferson to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Black Cypress Bayou near Jefferson gauge located?
The gauge is located in Marion County, Texas at coordinates 32.7778°N, 94.3572°W. USGS site number: 07346045. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
On This River
Downstream: Big Cypress Creek near Karnack
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- 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.