Purtis Creek Water Level

Q: What is the water level of Purtis Creek today?

Purtis Creek water levels are measured at USGS gauge Cedar Ck nr Kemp, TX; the current gauge height updates on this page throughout the day, alongside a 30-day trend.

Q: Is Purtis Creek high or low right now?

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

Live gauge height for Purtis Creek, measured at USGS station Cedar Ck nr Kemp, TX (12.3 mi from the nearest mapped ramp).

Current gauge height

1.20 ft

Updated 1 hr ago

vs. 30-day average

-0.52 ft

30-day avg: 1.72 ft

Streamflow

1 cfs

30-Day Water Level Trend

2026-10-05Range: 1.39–2.30 ft2026-10-09

Purtis Creek is currently 0.5 ft below its 30-day average — shallow ramps may have less water at the end of the concrete; trim up early and check local reports before launching.

Boat Ramps on Purtis Creek (2)

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Purtis Creek Water Level FAQ

What is the water level of Purtis Creek today?

The USGS gauge for Purtis Creek (Cedar Ck nr Kemp, TX) currently reads a gauge height of 1.20 feet, 0.5 ft below its 30-day average. Readings update throughout the day from USGS instrumentation.

Is Purtis Creek high or low right now?

Compared with the past 30 days, Purtis Creek is 0.5 ft below its 30-day average.

Where can I launch a boat on Purtis Creek?

BoatLaunchMap lists 2 boat ramps on Purtis Creek, each with directions, ratings, and launch details.

Data: U.S. Geological Survey, station 08062800. Gauge height is measured relative to the station datum, not lake depth. Always verify conditions on site before launching.