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San Jacinto River

River

Use caution — an official advisory is in effect

Use caution

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.
  • A Heat Advisory is in effect for Houston; Trinity; Madison; Walker; San Jacinto; Polk; Burleson; Brazos; Washington; Grimes; Montgomery and other areas.
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Use caution — an official advisory is in effect

Use caution

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 08072050, as of Aug 23, 12:15 AM 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).
Streamflow
1,510 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
-0.24 ft
water level

Official advisories

Checked against Texas Beach Watch (Texas GLO) — no advisory posted.

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge San Jacinto Rv nr Sheldon, TX (0.3 mi away), as of Aug 23, 12:15 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at San Jacinto River

H: 100° L: 78°
Clear
Clear
82°
|
Feels like 86°
Precipitation
4%
Humidity
68%
Wind
7 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming
12 AM
Partly Cloudy
84°
3 AM
Clear
80°
6 AM
Cloudy
78°
9 AM
Sunny
86°
12 PM
Partly Cloudy
97°
3 PM
Cloudy
98°
6 PM
Sunny
94°
9 PM
Clear
82°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is San Jacinto River?
San Jacinto River is a river in Texas.
Can you swim at San Jacinto River?
Use caution — an official advisory is in effect: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 23, 2026.
How is San Jacinto River rated?
San Jacinto River in Texas has an average visitor rating of 4.4 out of 5, based on 45 reviews.
What amenities does San Jacinto River have?
Visitor-listed amenities at San Jacinto River include camping-nearby.

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Amenities

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