RIVER GAUGE · TIDE STATION (LCH)
Tide Station (LCH) at Rainbow Bridge
Jefferson County, Texas
Water level0.94 ft
Flow—
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:24 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action2 ft
Minor flood3 ft
Moderate flood4 ft
Major flood5 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 10 ft
WIDESPREAD MAJOR FLOODING CAN BE EXPECTED. THIS IS NEAR THE LEVEL REACHED DURING THE STORM SURGE OF HURRICANE IKE IN 2008. CATASTROPHIC FLOODING OCCURS THROUGHOUT BRIDGE CITY. FLOODING ALSO OCCURS NEAR THE NECHES RIVER THAT ARE NOT PROTECTED BY THE HURRICANE PROTECTION LEVEE.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 13, 2008 | 10.5 ft | — |
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