River stage
Spring, Spring Creek
- River level
- 73.34 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -1.35 ft
- Recent high
- 82.01 ft
- Recent low
- 72.82 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS SPNT2
- 30-day change
- +0.26 ft
- Average
- 74.08 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 111.60 ft
In brief
The Spring Creek at Spring, TX read 73.34 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 14.66 ft below action stage. That is 0.26 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge SPNT2
Water 85 °F (29 °C) · 10 °F warmer than normal for this date · +4 °F in 24 hours
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 111.60 ft | 1994-10-18 |
| 2 | 111.52 ft | 2017-08-29 |
| 3 | 108.37 ft | 2016-05-28 |
| 4 | 103.68 ft | 2016-04-20 |
| 5 | 95.08 ft | 2015-05-28 |
| 6 | 88.98 ft | 2014-05-30 |
| 7 | 34.30 ft | 1929-05-30 |
| 8 | 33.60 ft | 1940-11-25 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 91.50 ft
Minor lowland flooding begins near the gage site as as flow escapes on the north bank. N. Plum Creek and Spring Creek Roads begin to take on water.
- 92.50 ft
Minor lowland flooding contiues with the north side of I-45 turnaround beginning to take on water.
- 95.00 ft
Moderate lowland flooding begins with some roads near the gage inundated, including Spring Creek, N. Plum Creek, and Geneva Roads. North side of I-45 turnaround is flooded and impassable.
- 96.50 ft
Moderate lowland flooding continues with the lowest slabs on Spring Creek and N. Plum Creek Roads threatened.
- 100.00 ft
Major lowland flooding begins as homes on Spring Creek and N. Plum Creek are inundated.
- 102.00 ft
Major lowland flooding continues with N. Hilltop Road and the northeast portion of Riley Fuzzel Road inundated.
- 104.00 ft
Major lowland flooding continues.
- 109.00 ft
Major lowland flooding continue with Riley Fuzzel Bridge and the northbound feeder bridge inundated.
- 112.00 ft
Top of Northgate Levee at I-45
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Spring Creek flooding at Spring?
No. The Spring Creek at Spring is at 73.34 ft, 14.66 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Spring?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 88 ft, minor flooding 91.5 ft, moderate flooding 95 ft and major flooding 100 ft.
What is the highest the Spring Creek has been at Spring?
The highest crest on record is 111.6 ft, on 1994-10-18.
Is the Spring Creek high or low right now at Spring?
At 73.34 ft it is higher than 53% of readings over the last 122 days.
How warm is the water at Spring, Spring Creek?
The water temperature at Spring, Spring Creek is 85 °F (29.4 °C), measured 6:45 pm by USGS, which is 10 °F warmer than normal for this date over the past ten years. It has risen 3.9 °F in the last 24 hours.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge SPNT2); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 08068500). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.