Pine Island Bayou near Sour Lake
Texas — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Hardin County, Texas on the Pine Island Bayou. Live water level data from USGS gauge 08041700, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
32 ft
Moderate Flood
29 ft
Minor Flood
25 ft
Action Stage
22 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
39.68 ft
Flood of record in August 2017 from rainfall due to Hurricane Harvey. Widespread flooding along the bayou. Water inundates hwy 105 several feet and numerous homes in Bevil Oaks are flooded, some up to nine feet.
38.5 ft
Water reaches the instrument shelf.
37.49 ft
The river is at its previous flood of record reached on October 20th 1994. Widespread major flooding occurs. Numerous homes in Bevil Oaks have 3 to 4 feet of water in them.
35.5 ft
Water reaches the gage shelter floor.
34 ft
Water reaches homes along Old Sour Lake Road near the river.
32 ft
Major lowland flooding occurs. Several homes on Riverbend Drive in Bevil Oaks have water in them. Water reaches floor of bridge along Old Sour Lake Road.
31 ft
Homes in the Bevil oaks and Pinewood areas begin to flood.
30.5 ft
Riverbend Drive in Bevil Oaks is impassable.
29 ft
Moderate lowland flooding will occur. Water covers roads in Bevil Oaks.
25 ft
Water inundates roads in lowland areas near the river. Low spots on Old Sour Lake Road are under water.
22 ft
River is at bankfull stage.
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 30, 2017 | 39.68 ft | 51,035 cfs |
| Aug 30, 2017 | 39.68 ft | 51,035 cfs |
| Oct 19, 1994 | 37.5 ft | 48,800 cfs |
| Oct 19, 1994 | 37.5 ft | 48,800 cfs |
| Sep 20, 2019 | 35.7 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
SOLT2
River
Pine Island Bayou
County
Hardin, TX
Coordinates
30.1058°N, 94.3344°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Pine Island Bayou near Sour Lake?
The Pine Island Bayou near Sour Lake gauge is maintained by USGS (site 08041700) 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 Pine Island Bayou near Sour Lake?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Pine Island Bayou near Sour Lake is 25 feet. Action stage begins at 22 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 29 feet, and major flooding at 32 feet.
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Where is the Pine Island Bayou near Sour Lake gauge located?
The gauge is located in Hardin County, Texas at coordinates 30.1058°N, 94.3344°W. USGS site number: 08041700. 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.