Station Name: Matagorda City
Data Source: NOAA Tides and Currents

Elevation Above Sea Level: 0 feet

Sensor Depth: -2 feet

Nearest Address:
S Gulf Rd
Matagorda, TX 77414
Matagorda County

GPS Coordinates: 28.71006, -95.914

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 Watch issued May 20 at 12:41PM CDT until May 25 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX

Effective: Wed May 20, 2026, 12:41 PM
Expires: Thu May 21, 2026, 7:15 AM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southeast Texas, including the following areas, in south central Texas, Coastal Jackson and Inland Jackson. In southeast Texas, Brazoria Islands, Coastal Brazoria, Coastal Galveston, Coastal Matagorda, Fort Bend, Galveston Island, Inland Brazoria, Inland Galveston, Inland Matagorda, Matagorda Islands and Wharton. * WHEN...From Thursday morning through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Areas along the coast, especially Matagorda and Brazoria Counties, received 4-6+" between Tuesday night and Wednesday morning. These areas are expected to see another round of moderate to heavy rainfall on Thursday and Friday which brings the potential for flash flooding. The current extent of this Flood Watch includes areas with a flood threat within the next 24-48 hours, so the watch could be expanded in area and as the rainfall threat evolves going into the weekend. Rainfall rates are expected to peak in the 3-4+" per hour range in the heaviest downpours. Additional rainfall totals through Friday are anticipated to be in the 2-4" range along the coast. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

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.