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Texas Bayou
River · Port Arthur, Texas
Live flow only — judge the water in person
Use cautionLive flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
- Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
- No official beach advisory posted (Texas Beach Watch (Texas GLO) checked).
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Live flow only — judge the water in person
Use cautionLive flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
- Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. — USGS gauge 08042522, as of Aug 23, 8:30 AM gauge-local time
- No official beach advisory posted (Texas Beach Watch (Texas GLO) checked).
Official advisories
Checked against Texas Beach Watch (Texas GLO) — no advisory posted.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge Taylor-Alligator Bayou Pump Sta nr Port Arthur, TX (13 mi away), as of Aug 23, 8:30 AM gauge-local time.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Texas Bayou?
- Texas Bayou is a river in Port Arthur, Texas.
- Can you swim at Texas Bayou?
- Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 23, 2026.
- How is Texas Bayou rated?
- Texas Bayou in Port Arthur, Texas has an average visitor rating of 4.8 out of 5, based on 4 reviews.
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