Station Name: E Matagorda Bay site EMB nr Matagorda, TX
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 0 feet

Nearest Address:
Matagorda, TX 77457
Matagorda County

GPS Coordinates: 28.7083, -95.8719

Nearby Water Temperatures

Rip Current Statement issued May 20 at 1:36AM CDT until May 20 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX

Effective: Wed May 20, 2026, 1:36 AM
Expires: Wed May 20, 2026, 5:45 PM

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Gulf-facing beaches, including the Matagorda Peninsula, Brazoria County beaches, Galveston Island and the Bolivar Peninsula. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

Swim near a lifeguard and away from rocks, jetties, and piers. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.

Flood Advisory issued May 20 at 7:24AM CDT until May 20 at 9:15AM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX

Effective: Wed May 20, 2026, 7:24 AM
Expires: Wed May 20, 2026, 9:15 AM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of southeast Texas, including the following counties, Brazoria, Galveston and Harris. * WHEN...Until 915 AM CDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 724 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Overflowing poor drainage areas will cause minor flooding in the advisory area. Between 1 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... League City, Texas City, southern Friendswood, Alvin, Dickinson, La Marque, Santa Fe, Webster, Hitchcock, Kemah, Hillcrest, Liverpool, Bacliff, San Leon and Chocolate Bayou. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

Flood Advisory issued May 20 at 7:16AM CDT until May 20 at 8:30AM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX

Effective: Wed May 20, 2026, 7:16 AM
Expires: Wed May 20, 2026, 8:30 AM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...A portion of southeast Texas, including the following county, Brazoria. * WHEN...Until 830 AM CDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 716 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 3 and 5 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Lake Jackson, Freeport, Clute, Surfside Beach, Richwood, Jones Creek and Oyster Creek. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

Flood Advisory issued May 20 at 6:33AM CDT until May 20 at 8:30AM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX

Effective: Wed May 20, 2026, 6:33 AM
Expires: Wed May 20, 2026, 8:30 AM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of southeast Texas, including the following counties, Brazoria and Galveston. * WHEN...Until 830 AM CDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 633 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Overflowing poor drainage areas will cause minor flooding in the advisory area. Between 1.5 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Galveston Island West End, northern Lake Jackson, Angleton, Richwood, Danbury, eastern Bailey's Prairie and San Luis Pass. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.