River stage
Cleveland, East Fork San Jacinto River
- River level
- 4.23 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -0.13 ft
- Recent high
- 10.40 ft
- Recent low
- 4.25 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS CLDT2
- 30-day change
- -0.23 ft
- Average
- 4.80 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 29.10 ft
In brief
The East Fork San Jacinto River at Cleveland, TX read 4.23 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 8.77 ft below action stage. That is 0.23 ft lower than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge CLDT2
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29.10 ft | 1940-11-24 |
| 2 | 27.17 ft | 2017-08-28 |
| 3 | 25.82 ft | 2024-05-03 |
| 4 | 24.57 ft | 1994-10-18 |
| 5 | 24.57 ft | 1998-01-08 |
| 6 | 23.92 ft | 1973-06-14 |
| 7 | 23.32 ft | 1945-04-02 |
| 8 | 22.29 ft | 1946-11-06 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 16.00 ft
Top of bank.
- 19.00 ft
Minor flood stage begins as water begins flooding Wells Avenue.
- 19.50 ft
East Fork RV Resort begins to take on water.
- 21.00 ft
Moderate flooding begins as CR 1725 begins taking on water.
- 23.00 ft
Sante Fe Railroad begins taking on water and the parking lot of the Best Western begins taking on water.
- 25.00 ft
Lowest homes on Wells Road become threatened.
- 26.00 ft
Exxon begins taking on water.
- 27.00 ft
Burger King begins taking on water.
- 27.17 ft
Flood of record set on August 28, 2017 during Harvey.
- 28.00 ft
FM 105 near BB Martin Blvd begins taking on water.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the East Fork San Jacinto River flooding at Cleveland?
No. The East Fork San Jacinto River at Cleveland is at 4.23 ft, 8.77 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Cleveland?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 13 ft, minor flooding 19 ft, moderate flooding 21 ft and major flooding 23 ft.
What is the highest the East Fork San Jacinto River has been at Cleveland?
The highest crest on record is 29.1 ft, on 1940-11-24.
Is the East Fork San Jacinto River high or low right now at Cleveland?
At 4.23 ft it is higher than 0% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge CLDT2); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 08070000). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.