River stage
Sour Lake, Pine Island Bayou
- River level
- 11.55 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- +0.07 ft
- Recent high
- 27.65 ft
- Recent low
- 11.27 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS SOLT2
- 30-day change
- -9.33 ft
- Average
- 15.30 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 39.68 ft
In brief
The Pine Island Bayou at Sour Lake, TX read 11.55 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 10.45 ft below action stage. That is 9.33 ft lower than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge SOLT2
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 39.68 ft | 2017-08-30 |
| 2 | 37.50 ft | 1994-10-20 |
| 3 | 35.70 ft | 2019-09-21 |
| 4 | 34.29 ft | 1979-04-22 |
| 5 | 33.70 ft | 1989-05-22 |
| 6 | 32.37 ft | 1989-07-02 |
| 7 | 31.90 ft | 2001-06-10 |
| 8 | 31.43 ft | 1979-07-28 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 22.00 ft
River is at bankfull stage.
- 25.00 ft
Water inundates roads in lowland areas near the river. Low spots on Old Sour Lake Road are under water.
- 29.00 ft
Moderate lowland flooding will occur. Water covers roads in Bevil Oaks.
- 30.50 ft
Riverbend Drive in Bevil Oaks is impassable.
- 31.00 ft
Homes in the Bevil oaks and Pinewood areas begin to flood.
- 32.00 ft
Major lowland flooding occurs. Several homes on Riverbend Drive in Bevil Oaks have water in them. Water reaches floor of bridge along Old Sour Lake Road.
- 34.00 ft
Water reaches homes along Old Sour Lake Road near the river.
- 35.50 ft
Water reaches the gage shelter floor.
- 37.49 ft
The river is at its previous flood of record reached on October 20th 1994. Widespread major flooding occurs. Numerous homes in Bevil Oaks have 3 to 4 feet of water in them.
- 38.50 ft
Water reaches the instrument shelf.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Pine Island Bayou flooding at Sour Lake?
No. The Pine Island Bayou at Sour Lake is at 11.55 ft, 10.45 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Sour Lake?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 22 ft, minor flooding 25 ft, moderate flooding 29 ft and major flooding 32 ft.
What is the highest the Pine Island Bayou has been at Sour Lake?
The highest crest on record is 39.68 ft, on 2017-08-30.
Is the Pine Island Bayou high or low right now at Sour Lake?
At 11.55 ft it is higher than 20% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge SOLT2); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 08041700). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.