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River stage

Pine Island Bayou

River level
Normal
Status
Below flood stage

Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS

Gauges reporting
5 of 5
Above flood stage
0
Above action stage
0
Overall
Below flood stage
Publisher
NWS · USGS

In brief

On Oct 13, 2026, 5 of 5 gauges on the Pine Island Bayou reported, and none was above flood stage.

Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges

Pine Island Bayou levels, gauge by gauge

The Pine Island Bayou is measured at 5 gauges. Flood stages are set per gauge, so the same river is "high" at one town and normal at the next.

LocationState Level Flood stage Status
B.I. Pump Plant TX 4.30 ft 11.00 ft normal, steady
Batson TX 53.92 ft 61.00 ft normal, steady
Bevil Oaks TX 3.58 ft 22.00 ft normal, steady
Highway 326 TX 18.40 ft 35.00 ft below flood stage
Sour Lake TX 11.55 ft 25.00 ft normal, steady

Recent levels on the Pine Island Bayou

The gauge with the fullest recent record on this river is B.I. Pump Plant, TX, with 122 days of readings.

Full history for B.I. Pump Plant →

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Pine Island Bayou flooding right now?

No. Every one of the 5 reporting gauges on the Pine Island Bayou is below flood stage as of 2026-10-13.

How high is the Pine Island Bayou?

The river is measured at several points and each reads a different height. B.I. Pump Plant is at 4.30 ft; Batson is at 53.92 ft; Bevil Oaks is at 3.58 ft; Sour Lake is at 11.55 ft.

Where is the Pine Island Bayou measured?

The National Weather Service and USGS operate 5 gauges on the Pine Island 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.