Major Flood
20 ft
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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
17 ft
Action Stage
16 ft
What Floods at Each Level
22.5 ft
THIS IS THE FLOOD OF RECORD THAT OCCURRED IN OCTOBER 2006. WIDESPREAD FLOODING WITH SEVERAL HUNDRED HOMES IMPACTED.
21 ft
THE LOWEST PORTIONS OF HIGHWAY 12 BEGIN TO FLOOD NEAR THE GAGE SITE. WATER BEGINS TO SPILL OUT OVER RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES ON BRACKINWOOD AND BRECKINWOOD STREETS.
20 ft
A FEW HOMES NEAR THE GAGE BECOME FLOODED.
19 ft
THE LOWEST HOMES NEAR THE GAGE BECOME THREATEND.
18 ft
TWO HOMES ARE CUTOFF BY FLOOD WATERS NEAR THE GAGE SITE.
17 ft
FOUR TO FIVE SIDE ROADS NEAR THE GAGE SITE BECOME FLOODED.
16 ft
ONE ROAD NEAR THE GAGE IS FLOODED WITH ACCESS TO ONE HOME IMPACTED.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 29, 2017 | 26.85 ft | 26,500 cfs |
| Sep 19, 2019 | 24.06 ft | — |
| Oct 28, 2006 | 22.53 ft | 4,240 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Cow Bayou near Mauriceville?
The Cow Bayou near Mauriceville gauge is maintained by USGS (site 08031000) 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 Cow Bayou near Mauriceville?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Cow Bayou near Mauriceville is 17 feet. Action stage begins at 16 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 18 feet, and major flooding at 20 feet.
How do I get alerts when Cow Bayou rises?
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Where is the Cow Bayou near Mauriceville gauge located?
The gauge is located in Orange County, Texas at coordinates 30.1864°N, 93.9083°W. USGS site number: 08031000. 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
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.