Cow Bayou Water Level

Q: What is the water level of Cow Bayou today?

Cow Bayou water levels are measured at USGS gauge Cow Bayou at SH 87 nr Bridge City, TX; the current gauge height updates on this page throughout the day, alongside a 30-day trend.

Q: Is Cow Bayou high or low right now?

This page compares the current reading against the trailing 30-day average and range for Cow Bayou — above the average means higher water than usual, below means lower.

Live gauge height for Cow Bayou, measured at USGS station Cow Bayou at SH 87 nr Bridge City, TX.

Current gauge height

1.88 ft

Updated 20 min ago

vs. 30-day average

+0.54 ft

30-day avg: 1.34 ft

Streamflow

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30-Day Water Level Trend

2026-09-11Range: 0.84–2.03 ft2026-10-10

Cow Bayou is currently 0.5 ft above its 30-day average — ramps and courtesy docks may sit deeper than usual; watch for submerged hazards near shorelines.

Boat Ramps on Cow Bayou (2)

Cow Bayou
Cow Bayou — Bridge City-Orangefield CCD, Texas

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Cow Bayou Water Level FAQ

What is the water level of Cow Bayou today?

The USGS gauge for Cow Bayou (Cow Bayou at SH 87 nr Bridge City, TX) currently reads a gauge height of 1.88 feet, 0.5 ft above its 30-day average. Readings update throughout the day from USGS instrumentation.

Is Cow Bayou high or low right now?

Compared with the past 30 days, Cow Bayou is 0.5 ft above its 30-day average.

Where can I launch a boat on Cow Bayou?

BoatLaunchMap lists 2 boat ramps on Cow Bayou, each with directions, ratings, and launch details.

Data: U.S. Geological Survey, station 08031050. Gauge height is measured relative to the station datum, not lake depth. Always verify conditions on site before launching.