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
19 ft
Minor Flood
17 ft
Action Stage
13 ft
What Floods at Each Level
26.5 ft
Lowest homes on Linda Lane become threatened.
24 ft
FM 2090 begins to take on water.
21 ft
Major lowland flooding begins as Linda Lane begins to take on water.
20 ft
Lowest homes on Buckingham Palace are threatened.
19.5 ft
Crockett Martin Road begins to take on water.
19 ft
Moderate lowland flooding begins.
17 ft
Minor lowland flooding begins as water begins to spill into the pasture on the left downstream bank.
13.5 ft
Top of bank
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 1945 | 28.19 ft | 14,900 cfs |
| Aug 28, 2017 | 26.63 ft | 21,100 cfs |
| Jun 8, 2001 | 26.45 ft | 36,500 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
SDAT2
River
Caney Creek
County
Montgomery, TX
Coordinates
30.2594°N, 95.3022°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Caney Creek near Splendora?
The Caney Creek near Splendora gauge is maintained by USGS (site 08070500) 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 Caney Creek near Splendora?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Caney Creek near Splendora is 17 feet. Action stage begins at 13 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 19 feet, and major flooding at 21 feet.
How do I get alerts when Caney Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Caney Creek near Splendora 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 Caney Creek near Splendora gauge located?
The gauge is located in Montgomery County, Texas at coordinates 30.2594°N, 95.3022°W. USGS site number: 08070500. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- 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.