Can you swim here today?
Sims Bayou
Houston, Texas · River
Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date
Use cautionAs of October 20, 2026, USGS gauge 08075500, 4.2 miles away, reports a streamflow of 1,820 ft³/s near Sims Bayou but no water-temperature reading.
Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
- Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. — USGS gauge 08075500, as of Oct 20, 4:30 AM gauge-local time
- Flow is above the 75th percentile for Oct 20 (median 34 ft³/s over 43 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Oct 20, 4:30 AM gauge-local time
- No official beach advisory posted (Texas Beach Watch (Texas GLO) checked).
Flow is high for this date — above the 75th percentile for Oct 20 (median 34 ft³/s over 43 years).
Official advisories
Checked against Texas Beach Watch (Texas GLO) — no advisory posted.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge Sims Bayou at Houston, TX (4.2 mi away), as of Oct 20, 4:30 AM gauge-local time.
Before you get in
- Never swim alone — and keep weaker swimmers within arm's reach.
- Scout depth and entry/exit points before you get in.
- Read the current: avoid fast, rising, or murky water.
- Check the forecast — get out well before storms or lightning.
- Obey posted signs, flags, and lifeguard guidance.
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Conditions are for general information only and can change quickly. Always judge the water in person and follow posted advisories and local guidance before swimming or paddling.