RIVER GAUGE · CHEROKEE BAYOU
Cherokee Bayou at Lake Cherokee
Rusk County, Texas
Water level277.90 ft
Flow35,800 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action281.5 ft
Minor flood282 ft
Moderate flood284 ft
Major flood285 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 285 ft
Most boathouses on the river affected by HW. A few homes are flooded as well.
- 283 ft
Several boathouses affected by HW.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 29, 1989 | 289 ft | — |
| May 2, 1959 | 285.5 ft | — |
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