River Conditions
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River stage

Tomball, Willow Creek

River level
111.20 ft
Status
Below flood stage
7-day change
-0.64 ft
Recent high
118.42 ft
Recent low
111.07 ft

Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS LWCT2

30-day change
+0.00 ft
Average
112.04 ft
Readings
122
Data span
122 days
Record crest
133.89 ft

In brief

The Willow Creek at Tomball, TX read 111.20 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 15.20 ft below action stage. That is unchanged from 30 days earlier.

Source: National Weather Service gauge LWCT2

River level timeline

110.3112.0113.8115.5117.3SEP 13SEP 18SEP 23SEP 28OCT 03OCT 08OCT 13HIGH 116.50LOW 111.07111.23 ftLAST READING

Stage threshold profile

Action stage 126.40 ftMinor flooding 129.40 ftModerate flooding 130.50 ftMajor flooding 133.50 ft CURRENT 111.20 ft

Highest crests on record

Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.

RankCrestDate
1 133.89 ft 2017-08-28
2 132.13 ft 2016-04-18
3 131.53 ft 2001-06-09
4 131.21 ft 2008-09-14
RankCrestDate
5 131.00 ft 1994-10-18
6 130.73 ft 1989-05-18
7 130.40 ft 1979-01-19
8 130.32 ft 2006-10-27

Frequently asked questions

Is the Willow Creek flooding at Tomball?

No. The Willow Creek at Tomball is at 111.2 ft, 15.2 ft below action stage.

What is the flood stage at Tomball?

The National Weather Service sets action stage 126.4 ft, minor flooding 129.4 ft, moderate flooding 130.5 ft and major flooding 133.5 ft.

What is the highest the Willow Creek has been at Tomball?

The highest crest on record is 133.89 ft, on 2017-08-28.

Is the Willow Creek high or low right now at Tomball?

At 111.2 ft it is higher than 18% of readings over the last 122 days.

Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge LWCT2); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 08068325). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.