Can you swim here today?
Hammond Creek
Texas · River
Use caution — an official advisory is in effect
Use cautionAs of August 21, 2026, USGS gauge 08065340, 1.8 miles away, reports a gage height of 256.03 ft near Hammond Creek but no water-temperature reading.
Use caution — an official advisory is in effect: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
- Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. — USGS gauge 08065340, as of Aug 21, 3:30 PM gauge-local time
- A Heat Advisory is in effect for Houston; Trinity; Madison; Walker; San Jacinto; Polk; Burleson; Brazos; Washington; Grimes; Montgomery and other areas. — NWS Houston/Galveston TX
- No official beach advisory posted (Texas Beach Watch (Texas GLO) checked).
Gage height
256.03 ft
water level
Official advisories
Checked against Texas Beach Watch (Texas GLO) — no advisory posted.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge Hurricane Bayou at US-287 nr Crockett, TX (1.8 mi away), as of Aug 21, 3:30 PM 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.