River stage
Hempstead, Brazos River
- River level
- 9.81 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -1.05 ft
- Recent high
- 34.62 ft
- Recent low
- 9.65 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS HPDT2
- 30-day change
- -0.30 ft
- Average
- 13.27 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 66.10 ft
In brief
The Brazos River at Hempstead, TX read 9.81 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 15.19 ft below action stage. That is 0.30 ft lower than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge HPDT2
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 66.10 ft | 1913-12-08 |
| 2 | 63.60 ft | 1899-07-04 |
| 3 | 54.89 ft | 2016-05-27 |
| 4 | 54.21 ft | 1957-05-02 |
| 5 | 54.04 ft | 1940-11-30 |
| 6 | 53.00 ft | 1991-12-28 |
| 7 | 52.00 ft | 1944-05-07 |
| 8 | 51.58 ft | 1994-10-17 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 50.00 ft
Minor lowland flooding begins.
- 53.00 ft
Moderate lowland flooding begins with widespread inundation of the floodplain.
- 55.00 ft
Major lowland flooding begins.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Brazos River flooding at Hempstead?
No. The Brazos River at Hempstead is at 9.81 ft, 15.19 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Hempstead?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 25 ft, minor flooding 50 ft, moderate flooding 53 ft and major flooding 55 ft.
What is the highest the Brazos River has been at Hempstead?
The highest crest on record is 66.1 ft, on 1913-12-08.
Is the Brazos River high or low right now at Hempstead?
At 9.81 ft it is higher than 9% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge HPDT2); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 08111500). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.