River stage
New Caney, East Fork San Jacinto River
- River level
- 46.04 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -0.09 ft
- Recent high
- 54.08 ft
- Recent low
- 46.03 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS NCET2
- 30-day change
- -0.31 ft
- Average
- 46.88 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 81.15 ft
In brief
The East Fork San Jacinto River at New Caney, TX read 46.04 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 8.46 ft below action stage. That is 0.31 ft lower than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge NCET2
Water 80 °F (27 °C) · 8 °F warmer than normal for this date · +1 °F in 24 hours
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 81.15 ft | 2017-08-29 |
| 2 | 77.70 ft | 2024-05-03 |
| 3 | 76.00 ft | 1994-10-19 |
| 4 | 73.01 ft | 2019-09-19 |
| 5 | 72.60 ft | 1973-06-01 |
| 6 | 71.70 ft | 1998-11-14 |
| 7 | 69.63 ft | 2016-05-29 |
| 8 | 69.03 ft | 1998-01-08 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 54.50 ft
Bankfull
- 58.00 ft
Minor lowland flooding begins in the vicinity of the gage with minor roads such as Chinquapin and Riverside Roads beginning to flood.
- 62.00 ft
Moderate lowland flooding begins with secondary roads near the river inundated, including FM 1485 west of the river.
- 68.50 ft
Moderate lowland flooding continues with water over the lowest slab elevations of buildings on the downstream side near the gauge, as well as several hunting camps along the left bank approximately 2 miles downstream of the gage begin to take on water. Widespread flooding continues in the vicinity of the gage and in the right floodplain with many roads including FM 1485 inundated and closed.
- 69.00 ft
Major lowland flooding begins as several homes become inundated.
- 76.20 ft
Flood of record.
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 New Caney?
No. The East Fork San Jacinto River at New Caney is at 46.04 ft, 8.46 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at New Caney?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 54.5 ft, minor flooding 58 ft, moderate flooding 62 ft and major flooding 69 ft.
What is the highest the East Fork San Jacinto River has been at New Caney?
The highest crest on record is 81.15 ft, on 2017-08-29.
Is the East Fork San Jacinto River high or low right now at New Caney?
At 46.04 ft it is higher than 1% of readings over the last 122 days.
How warm is the water at New Caney, East Fork San Jacinto River?
The water temperature at New Caney, East Fork San Jacinto River is 80 °F (26.7 °C), measured 7:00 pm by USGS, which is 8 °F warmer than normal for this date over the past ten years. It has risen 1.3 °F in the last 24 hours.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge NCET2); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 08070200). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.