RIVER GAUGE · SAN JACINTO RIVER
San Jacinto River near Sheldon
Harris County, Texas
Water level1.51 ft
Flow998 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:30 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action8 ft
Minor flood10 ft
Moderate flood13 ft
Major flood15 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 15 ft
Major lowland flooding begins.
- 13 ft
Moderate lowland flooding begins with widespread inundation of the flood plain.
- 10 ft
Minor lowland flooding begins.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 28, 2017 | 28.72 ft | — |
| Oct 19, 1994 | 28.07 ft | 300,000 cfs |
| Jun 14, 1973 | 21.1 ft | — |
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