River stage
Cow Bayou
- River level
- Normal
- Status
- Below flood stage
Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS
- Gauges reporting
- 4 of 4
- Above flood stage
- 0
- Above action stage
- 0
- Overall
- Below flood stage
- Publisher
- NWS · USGS
In brief
On Oct 13, 2026, 4 of 4 gauges on the Cow Bayou reported, and none was above flood stage.
Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges
Cow Bayou levels, gauge by gauge
The Cow Bayou is measured at 4 gauges. Flood stages are set per gauge, so the same river is "high" at one town and normal at the next.
| Location | Level | Status |
|---|---|---|
| NWS gauge BCVT2 | 1.54 ft | below flood stage |
| Fm 1442 | 1.27 ft | below flood stage |
| Mauriceville | 3.67 ft | normal, steady |
| Sh 87 | 1.01 ft | below flood stage |
Recent levels on the Cow Bayou
The gauge with the fullest recent record on this river is Mauriceville, TX, with 122 days of readings.
Other rivers nearby
- Pine Island Bayou 5 gauges
- Village Creek (TX) 2 gauges
- Neches River 11 gauges
- East Fork San Jacinto River 2 gauges
- Cypress Creek (TX) 4 gauges
- Sabine River 14 gauges
- Clear Creek (TX) 2 gauges
- Big Creek (TX) 2 gauges
Frequently asked questions
Is the Cow Bayou flooding right now?
No. Every one of the 4 reporting gauges on the Cow Bayou is below flood stage as of 2026-10-13.
How high is the Cow Bayou?
The river is measured at several points and each reads a different height. Mauriceville is at 3.67 ft.
Where is the Cow Bayou measured?
The National Weather Service and USGS operate 4 gauges on the Cow Bayou in Texas.
What does flood stage mean?
Flood stage is the height at which a river begins to cause problems at that specific location. It is set per gauge, so the same river can be above flood stage in one town and normal a few miles downstream. Action stage is the lower level at which forecasters start watching closely.
River stages and flood categories from the NOAA National Weather Service; daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.