Cypress Creek near Hockley
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01/11/2021, 10:04 PM UTC through 01/11/2021, 10:04 PM UTC
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Observed (OBS) 06/10/2025 1:45 PM CDTRecord: 162.8 ftLow Threshold: 0 ftCATEGORY STAGE 
Major Flooding 160.6 ft Moderate Flooding 159.3 ft Minor Flooding 157.3 ft Action 154.3 ft Reliability of the Forecast:
NOTE: Forecasts are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available.
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.
National Water Model Hydrograph
Official NWS streamflow forecasts are produced by NWS hydrologic forecasters for river gauge locations using hydrologic models which are calibrated to that location. This process considers additional guidance and information, including local expertise and experience, to produce the best forecast possible. The NWM output provides supplemental guidance to NWS forecasters and should not be considered an official NWS river forecast.
Flood Impacts
- 160.6 - Major lowland flooding begins in the vicinity of the gage.
- 159.3 - Moderate lowland flooding begins in the vicinity of the gage.
- 157.3 - Minor lowland flooding begins in the vicinity of the gage as water escapes the main channel and spills into the floodplain.
Gauge Location
Recent Crests
| 1. | 162.85 ft | on 08-28-2017 |
| 2. | 160.50 ft | on 05-27-2016 |
| 3. | 162.34 ft | on 04-18-2016 |
| 4. | 159.45 ft | on 05-29-2015 |
| 5. | 158.76 ft | on 05-30-2014 |
Recent Crests
| 1. | 162.85 ft | on 08-28-2017 | |
| 2. | 160.50 ft | on 05-27-2016 | |
| 3. | 162.34 ft | on 04-18-2016 | |
| 4. | 159.45 ft | on 05-29-2015 | |
| 5. | 158.76 ft | on 05-30-2014 | |
| 6. | 159.83 ft | on 07-14-2012 | 1 |
| 7. | 159.57 ft | on 04-28-2009 | |
| 8. | 160.11 ft | on 10-31-2006 | |
| 9. | 158.34 ft | on 10-18-2006 | |
| 10. | 160.27 ft | on 11-24-2004 | |
| 11. | 158.53 ft | on 05-16-2004 | |
| 12. | 155.71 ft | on 12-14-2001 | |
| 13. | 160.60 ft | on 06-09-2001 | |
| 14. | 156.94 ft | on 03-30-2001 | |
| 15. | 161.30 ft | on 11-14-1998 | |
| 16. | 162.65 ft | on 10-19-1998 | |
| 17. | 162.65 ft | on 10-18-1994 | |
| 18. | 159.50 ft | on 06-23-1993 | |
| 19. | 159.21 ft | on 02-06-1992 | |
| 20. | 159.09 ft | on 04-16-1991 | |
| 21. | 153.88 ft | on 05-18-1989 | |
| 22. | 159.07 ft | on 11-27-1987 | |
| 23. | 159.56 ft | on 06-15-1987 | |
| 24. | 158.94 ft | on 06-11-1986 | |
| 25. | 159.69 ft | on 05-22-1983 | |
| 26. | 159.47 ft | on 05-15-1982 | |
| 27. | 160.21 ft | on 01-20-1979 | |
| 28. | 159.26 ft | on 04-21-1977 |
Historic Crests
| 1. | 162.85 ft | on 08-28-2017 |
| 2. | 162.65 ft | on 10-18-1994 |
| 3. | 162.65 ft | on 10-19-1998 |
| 4. | 162.34 ft | on 04-18-2016 |
| 5. | 161.30 ft | on 11-14-1998 |
Historic Crests
| 1. | 162.85 ft | on 08-28-2017 | |
| 2. | 162.65 ft | on 10-18-1994 | |
| 3. | 162.65 ft | on 10-19-1998 | |
| 4. | 162.34 ft | on 04-18-2016 | |
| 5. | 161.30 ft | on 11-14-1998 | |
| 6. | 160.60 ft | on 06-09-2001 | |
| 7. | 160.50 ft | on 05-27-2016 | |
| 8. | 160.27 ft | on 11-24-2004 | |
| 9. | 160.21 ft | on 01-20-1979 | |
| 10. | 160.11 ft | on 10-31-2006 | |
| 11. | 159.83 ft | on 07-14-2012 | 1 |
| 12. | 159.69 ft | on 05-22-1983 | |
| 13. | 159.57 ft | on 04-28-2009 | |
| 14. | 159.56 ft | on 06-15-1987 | |
| 15. | 159.50 ft | on 06-23-1993 | |
| 16. | 159.47 ft | on 05-15-1982 | |
| 17. | 159.45 ft | on 05-29-2015 | |
| 18. | 159.26 ft | on 04-21-1977 | |
| 19. | 159.21 ft | on 02-06-1992 | |
| 20. | 159.09 ft | on 04-16-1991 | |
| 21. | 159.07 ft | on 11-27-1987 | |
| 22. | 158.94 ft | on 06-11-1986 | |
| 23. | 158.76 ft | on 05-30-2014 | |
| 24. | 158.53 ft | on 05-16-2004 | |
| 25. | 158.34 ft | on 10-18-2006 | |
| 26. | 156.94 ft | on 03-30-2001 | |
| 27. | 155.71 ft | on 12-14-2001 | |
| 28. | 153.88 ft | on 05-18-1989 |
Vertical Datum Table
| type | NAVD88 |
|---|---|
| major Flooding | 160.60 ft |
| moderate Flooding | 159.30 ft |
| minor Flooding | 157.30 ft |
| action | 154.30 ft |
| Latest Value | 145.70 ft |
| Gauge Zero | 0.00 ft |
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Unique Local Info
The datum of this gauge changed from 100.0 feet NGVD29,1973 adjustment to 0 NAVD88,2001 adjustment on October 1, 2011. This change became effective on October 16,2012 and required an adjustment of action and flood stages as well as historical data.
Collaborative Agencies
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Resources
Hydrologic Resource Links
Additional Resource Links
- NWS Precipitation and River Forecasting
- Area Hydrographs
- West Gulf River Forecast Center
- Harris County Flood Control District
- Brazoria County Office of Emergency Management
- Fort Bend County
- State of Texas Office of Emergency Management
- Trinity River Authority
- San Jacinto River Authority
- Brazos River Authority
- Lower Colroado River Authority
- Lavaca-Navidad River Authority
- Snow Information