Brazos River near Hempstead

Last updated: Jun 12, 2025, 4:29 AM UTC
Flood Watch

Flood Impacts 🅘

  • 55 - Major lowland flooding begins.
  • 53 - Moderate lowland flooding begins with widespread inundation of the floodplain.
  • 50 - Minor lowland flooding begins.

Gauge Info

Coordinates 30.1289, -96.1875
RFC WGRFC
State TX
WFO HGX
County Waller
Data Provider(s)
US Geological Survey USGS--Water Resources of the United States
USGS 08111500
COE Website

Gauge Location

Recent Crests

1. 51.24 ft on 08-28-2017
2. 54.89 ft on 05-27-2016
3. 43.96 ft on 04-22-2016
4. 43.75 ft on 03-15-2016
5. 49.97 ft on 05-31-2015

Historic Crests

1. 66.10 ft on 12-08-1913
2. 63.60 ft on 07-04-1899
3. 54.89 ft on 05-27-2016
4. 54.21 ft on 05-02-1957
5. 54.04 ft on 11-30-1940

Vertical Datum Table

type NAVD88
major Flooding 162.67 ft
moderate Flooding 160.67 ft
minor Flooding 157.67 ft
action 132.67 ft
Latest Value 127.95 ft
Gauge Zero 107.67 ft

Gauge Photos

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Probability Information

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WFO Information

Weather Forecast Office
Houston/Galveston
1353 FM 646, Suite 202
Dickinson, TX 77539
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