River stage
Tomball, Spring Creek
- River level
- 139.04 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -0.36 ft
- Recent high
- 148.00 ft
- Recent low
- 138.81 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS TMBT2
- 30-day change
- +0.12 ft
- Average
- 139.63 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 166.38 ft
In brief
The Spring Creek at Tomball, TX read 139.04 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 12.96 ft below action stage. That is 0.12 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge TMBT2
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 166.38 ft | 2017-08-28 |
| 2 | 165.46 ft | 2016-05-28 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 143.00 ft
Top of bank
- 155.00 ft
Minor flooding begins with widespread lowland flooding occurring upstream and downstream of the gage. The lowest streets and structures in the Foxwood subdivision are flooded.
- 157.00 ft
Moderate flooding begins with several homes and streets in the Foxwood subdivision flooded.
- 159.00 ft
Major flooding begins with widespread significant flooding of streets and homes in the Foxwood subdivision.
- 161.50 ft
SH 249 begins to flood north of the creek.
- 166.38 ft
Flood of record set on 8/28/2017 during Harvey.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Spring Creek flooding at Tomball?
No. The Spring Creek at Tomball is at 139.04 ft, 12.96 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Tomball?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 152 ft, minor flooding 155 ft, moderate flooding 157 ft and major flooding 159 ft.
What is the highest the Spring Creek has been at Tomball?
The highest crest on record is 166.38 ft, on 2017-08-28.
Is the Spring Creek high or low right now at Tomball?
At 139.04 ft it is higher than 48% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge TMBT2); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 08068275). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.