Major Flood
52.3 ft
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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
50.3 ft
Minor Flood
49.3 ft
Action Stage
45.3 ft
What Floods at Each Level
55.2 ft
Major lowland flooding continues with up to 6 inches of water is over the 800 block Hamblen Road adjacent to the Kingwood Cove Country Club Golf Course with many homes in the Bellau Woods and Treasure Cove subdivision are flooded.
54.4 ft
Major lowland flooding continues with homes along Riverview Drive in River Ridge subdivision upstream of the gage begin to flood.
53.3 ft
Major lowland flooding continues with water is in homes on Lake Lane West and Southshore Drive in the Bellau Woods subdivision and Homes in the Treasure Cove subdivision and along Aqua Vista Drive begin flooding.
52.3 ft
Major lowland flooding begins as homes on Lake Lane West and Southshore Drive in the Belleau Woods subdivision begin flooding. Roads into the Treasure Cove subdivision are inundated and homes along Aqua Vista Drive threatened. Water is in many homes on Lake Point Drive in the Northshore subdivision.
51.5 ft
Moderate lowland flooding continues with up to one foot of water is over the road at the intersection of Bellau Wodd and Riviera and many homes in the Northshore subdivision are cutoff.
50.3 ft
Moderate lowland flooding begins as homes on Lake Point Drive in the Northshore subdivision begin flooding and roads in the Bellaeu Woods subdivision are cutoff.
49.3 ft
Minor lowland flooding begins in the vicinity of the gage. North side turnaround at US 59 begins to flood. Low points on Thelma Road, Aqua Vista Drive, and Riverview Drive begin to flood.
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 28, 2017 | 69.18 ft | — |
| Oct 19, 1994 | 66.39 ft | — |
| Nov 25, 1940 | 63.23 ft | 187,000 cfs |
Flood Inundation Map
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About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
HMMT2
River
West Fork San Jacinto River
County
Harris, TX
Coordinates
30.0264°N, 95.2583°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of West Fork San Jacinto River near Humble?
The West Fork San Jacinto River near Humble gauge is maintained by USGS (site 08069500) 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 West Fork San Jacinto River near Humble?
The NWS-defined flood stage for West Fork San Jacinto River near Humble is 49.3 feet. Action stage begins at 45.3 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 50.3 feet, and major flooding at 52.3 feet.
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Where is the West Fork San Jacinto River near Humble gauge located?
The gauge is located in Harris County, Texas at coordinates 30.0264°N, 95.2583°W. USGS site number: 08069500. 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.