Major Flood
100 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
95 ft
Minor Flood
91.5 ft
Action Stage
88 ft
What Floods at Each Level
112 ft
Top of Northgate Levee at I-45
109 ft
Major lowland flooding continue with Riley Fuzzel Bridge and the northbound feeder bridge inundated.
104 ft
Major lowland flooding continues.
102 ft
Major lowland flooding continues with N. Hilltop Road and the northeast portion of Riley Fuzzel Road inundated.
100 ft
Major lowland flooding begins as homes on Spring Creek and N. Plum Creek are inundated.
96.5 ft
Moderate lowland flooding continues with the lowest slabs on Spring Creek and N. Plum Creek Roads threatened.
95 ft
Moderate lowland flooding begins with some roads near the gage inundated, including Spring Creek, N. Plum Creek, and Geneva Roads. North side of I-45 turnaround is flooded and impassable.
92.5 ft
Minor lowland flooding contiues with the north side of I-45 turnaround beginning to take on water.
91.5 ft
Minor lowland flooding begins near the gage site as as flow escapes on the north bank. N. Plum Creek and Spring Creek Roads begin to take on water.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 17, 1994 | 111.6 ft | 78,800 cfs |
| Aug 28, 2017 | 111.52 ft | 78,400 cfs |
| May 28, 2016 | 108.37 ft | 60,000 cfs |
Flood Inundation Map
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About This Gauge
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Spring Creek near Spring?
The Spring Creek near Spring gauge is maintained by USGS (site 08068500) 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 near Spring?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Spring Creek near Spring is 91.5 feet. Action stage begins at 88 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 95 feet, and major flooding at 100 feet.
How do I get alerts when Spring Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Spring Creek near Spring to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Spring Creek near Spring gauge located?
The gauge is located in Harris County, Texas at coordinates 30.1103°N, 95.4361°W. USGS site number: 08068500. 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, 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.