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Water Levels

Use the links below to check water levels on Big Thicket's major waterways:

• Neches River in Beaumont
• Neches River in Evadale
• Neches River near Town Bluff
• Pine Island Bayou in Sour Lake
• Village Creek in Kountze

 

TS Edouard Impacts: Washout on Big Sandy Trail

NPS Photo / Randy Morales

TS Edouard Impacts: Dislodged bridge on Woodlands Trail

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Road and Trail Conditions

Updated September 20, 2026

Tropical Storm Edouard Impacts

Tropical Storm Edouard brought high winds, heavy rain, and flooding to the Big Thicket region September 1–2, 2026. Repairs are ongoing in areas that were impacted by the storm, particularly around the Big Sandy Creek Unit.

• Trails and waterways are open; however, hikers may encounter fallen/leaning trees, debris, washouts, damaged bridges, and other impacts.
• Some unpaved roads may be muddy or washed out.
• Sunflower Road in the Big Sandy Creek Unit has reopened.
• Bridges and boardwalks on Woodlands Trail and Beaver Slide Trail were dislodged and damaged by flooding.
• Fallen trees have been cleared from Big Sandy, Woodlands, and Birdwatchers trails.

Please call the visitor center at 409-951-6700 for updates.

Woodlands Trail Work

Big Sandy Creek Unit: Repairs are ongoing at the Woodlands Trail to fill in ruts and washouts. The trail remains open; however, hikers may see workers and equipment on the trail. Please use caution when hiking through work areas.

Timber Slough Road

Jack Gore Baygall Unit: Timber Slough Road is unpaved and often impassable due to muddy conditions. This road is not maintained often; drivers may need to turn around at Ard Lake.

 

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