River stage
Kountze, Village Creek
- River level
- 2.90 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -1.09 ft
- Recent high
- 22.32 ft
- Recent low
- 1.93 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS KOUT2
- 30-day change
- -2.61 ft
- Average
- 5.30 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 35.96 ft
In brief
The Village Creek at Kountze, TX read 2.90 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 9.10 ft below action stage. That is 2.61 ft lower than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge KOUT2
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 35.96 ft | 2017-08-30 |
| 2 | 34.00 ft | 1915-08-01 |
| 3 | 28.33 ft | 2006-10-19 |
| 4 | 27.60 ft | 1940-11-26 |
| 5 | 27.26 ft | 2024-04-12 |
| 6 | 26.68 ft | 1950-06-01 |
| 7 | 26.68 ft | 1950-06-04 |
| 8 | 25.98 ft | 1979-04-22 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 12.00 ft
The river is at bankfull stage.
- 17.00 ft
Water covers low spots on Willard Lake Road and Village Creek Road near Lumberton.
- 18.39 ft
The water will be at the low chord of Highway 418.
- 19.00 ft
Water over Village Creek Road Bridge in Lumberton. Significant backwater flooding of homes and camp sites along the creek in the north side of Lumberton.
- 20.00 ft
Water begins to flow over the bridge on Farm to Market Road 418. Water also begins to cover F.M. 418 at several other locations. Road in Village Creek State Park begins to have water across it.
- 21.90 ft
At this level, water will be flowing over the Highway 418 bridge.
- 22.00 ft
Water covers entire floor of Farm to Market Road 418. Water threatens homes near the creek in Kountze. Significant flooding occurs in Village Creek State Park.
- 23.00 ft
Major lowland flooding will occur.
- 24.00 ft
With a forecast of 24 feet, Village Creek State Park beyond the Village Slough Bridge should be evacuated including the primative Camp Grounds.
- 24.30 ft
Water is over FM 327 at the Mill Creek Crossing.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Village Creek flooding at Kountze?
No. The Village Creek at Kountze is at 2.9 ft, 9.1 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Kountze?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 12 ft, minor flooding 17 ft, moderate flooding 21 ft and major flooding 23 ft.
What is the highest the Village Creek has been at Kountze?
The highest crest on record is 35.96 ft, on 2017-08-30.
Is the Village Creek high or low right now at Kountze?
At 2.9 ft it is higher than 25% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge KOUT2); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 08041500). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.