River stage
Friendswood, Clear Creek
- River level
- 1.46 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -0.33 ft
- Recent high
- 6.55 ft
- Recent low
- -0.30 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS HCCT2
- 30-day change
- +0.54 ft
- Average
- 1.16 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 24.25 ft
In brief
The Clear Creek at Friendswood, TX read 1.46 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 5.54 ft below action stage. That is 0.54 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge HCCT2
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24.25 ft | 2017-08-29 |
| 2 | 20.85 ft | 1989-08-01 |
| 3 | 20.43 ft | 2001-06-09 |
| 4 | 19.27 ft | 1973-06-13 |
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | 19.12 ft | 1997-04-26 |
| 6 | 19.10 ft | 1979-07-27 |
| 7 | 18.48 ft | 1979-09-20 |
| 8 | 17.29 ft | 1983-08-18 |
Frequently asked questions
Is the Clear Creek flooding at Friendswood?
No. The Clear Creek at Friendswood is at 1.46 ft, 5.54 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Friendswood?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 7 ft, minor flooding 12 ft, moderate flooding 16 ft and major flooding 21 ft.
What is the highest the Clear Creek has been at Friendswood?
The highest crest on record is 24.25 ft, on 2017-08-29.
Is the Clear Creek high or low right now at Friendswood?
At 1.46 ft it is higher than 76% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge HCCT2); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 08077600). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.