StormCast — Weather & Emergency Alerts

Gail Creek at FM 1280 near Lovelady
Texas — Water Level & Flood Stage

Located in Houston County, Texas on the Gail Creek. Live water level data from USGS gauge 08066087, updated every 15 minutes.

Current Water Level

Gage Height

Loading...

Streamflow

Loading...

Last Reading

Loading...

Flood Stages

Major Flood

197 ft

Moderate Flood

195 ft

Minor Flood

192 ft

Action Stage

189 ft

Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.

Low-Water Impacts

5 ft

Stage needed to inundate designated Gulf Sturgeon critical habitat below Jim Woodruff Lock and Dam.

3 ft

Temporary (not sustainable) operating level for of Scholz Power Plant

What happens as water levels drop, per the National Weather Service.

7-Day Water Level Chart

Loading chart data...

View Official NWS Hydrograph →

About This Gauge

USGS Site

08066087

NWS LID

GLYT2

River

Gail Creek

County

Houston, TX

Coordinates

31.1373°N, 95.4073°W

Get Flood Alerts for Gail Creek

StormCast monitors this gauge and sends a push notification to your phone when the water level crosses into a new flood category — even at 3 AM.

Get it on Google Play

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current water level of Gail Creek at FM 1280 near Lovelady?

The Gail Creek at FM 1280 near Lovelady gauge is maintained by USGS (site 08066087) 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 Gail Creek at FM 1280 near Lovelady?

The NWS-defined flood stage for Gail Creek at FM 1280 near Lovelady is 192 feet. Action stage begins at 189 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 195 feet, and major flooding at 197 feet.

How do I get alerts when Gail Creek rises?

Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Gail Creek at FM 1280 near Lovelady to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category — even when your screen is off.

Where is the Gail Creek at FM 1280 near Lovelady gauge located?

The gauge is located in Houston County, Texas at coordinates 31.1373°N, 95.4073°W. USGS site number: 08066087. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.

More Resources

Source & Notes

Data provided by: Observations courtesy of US Geological Service