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The linked gauge for Lake Houston reported 42.53 ft at its latest stored observation on Oct 8, 2026, on a steady 30-day trend (-0.04 ft).
Local gage height: 42.53 ft
-0.04 ft net change over past 30 days
Verified freshwater recreation waterbody
Warm (>80°F) · Bath-like surface waters
Lk Hou at Jack's Ditch (Site 2) nr Houston, TX · Oct 8, 5:00 PM UTC
| Observation Date | Gage height (ft) | 24h Change | Approval Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 8, 2026 | 42.53 | 0.00 ft | Provisional |
| Mon, Oct 5, 2026 | 42.53 | -0.16 ft | Provisional |
| Sun, Oct 4, 2026 | 42.69 | +0.05 ft | Provisional |
| Sat, Oct 3, 2026 | 42.64 | +0.19 ft | Provisional |
| Fri, Oct 2, 2026 | 42.45 | +0.06 ft | Provisional |
| Thu, Oct 1, 2026 | 42.39 | +0.25 ft | Provisional |
| Wed, Sep 30, 2026 | 42.14 | -0.01 ft | Provisional |
| Tue, Sep 29, 2026 | 42.15 | -0.07 ft | Provisional |
| Sun, Sep 27, 2026 | 42.22 | -0.02 ft | Provisional |
| Sat, Sep 26, 2026 | 42.24 | -0.03 ft | Provisional |
| Fri, Sep 25, 2026 | 42.27 | -0.02 ft | Provisional |
| Thu, Sep 24, 2026 | 42.29 | -0.02 ft | Provisional |
| Wed, Sep 23, 2026 | 42.31 | -0.01 ft | Provisional |
| Tue, Sep 22, 2026 | 42.32 | — | Provisional |
Current index calculated from verified local atmospheric, hydrographic & alert inputs.
Excellent for swimming (95/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. Measured water temperature 82°F. Provisional data. Confidence is moderate (77%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.