Major Flood
159 ft
Current Water Level
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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
157 ft
Minor Flood
155 ft
Action Stage
152 ft
What Floods at Each Level
166.38 ft
Flood of record set on 8/28/2017 during Harvey.
161.5 ft
SH 249 begins to flood north of the creek.
159 ft
Major flooding begins with widespread significant flooding of streets and homes in the Foxwood subdivision.
157 ft
Moderate flooding begins with several homes and streets in the Foxwood subdivision flooded.
155 ft
Minor flooding begins with widespread lowland flooding occurring upstream and downstream of the gage. The lowest streets and structures in the Foxwood subdivision are flooded.
143 ft
Top of bank
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 27, 2017 | 166.38 ft | 48,900 cfs |
| May 27, 2016 | 165.46 ft | 45,400 cfs |
| Apr 19, 2016 | 162.36 ft | 34,100 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Spring Creek at Tomball?
The Spring Creek at Tomball gauge is maintained by USGS (site 08068275) 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 Spring Creek at Tomball?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Spring Creek at Tomball is 155 feet. Action stage begins at 152 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 157 feet, and major flooding at 159 feet.
How do I get alerts when Spring Creek rises?
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Where is the Spring Creek at Tomball gauge located?
The gauge is located in Harris County, Texas at coordinates 30.1197°N, 95.6458°W. USGS site number: 08068275. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 24 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.