RIVER GAUGE · BRAZOS RIVER
Brazos River near Hempstead
Waller County, Texas
Water level10.17 ft
Flow785 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:15 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action25 ft
Minor flood50 ft
Moderate flood53 ft
Major flood55 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 55 ft
Major lowland flooding begins.
- 53 ft
Moderate lowland flooding begins with widespread inundation of the floodplain.
- 50 ft
Minor lowland flooding begins.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 7, 1913 | 66.1 ft | — |
| Jul 3, 1899 | 63.6 ft | — |
| May 26, 2016 | 54.89 ft | 153,000 cfs |
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